Buddhism Flashcards
what is the teaching of the 3 marks of existence
3 part Buddhist teaching aimed at explaining human nature and design
other name for the 3 marks of existence
3 universal truths
what is dukkha
all life is suffering and dissatisfaction
what is annica
lack of permanence and instability
what is anatta
no self
3 types of suffering
Ordinary suffering
suffering through change
suffering through dissatisfaction
what is at the centre of the wheel of life
the 3 root poisons
what are the 3 root poisons
Greed (Rooster)
Hatred (Snake)
Ignorance (Pig)
what is tanha
craving and desire
what is samsara
the cycle of reincarnation
what is nibbana
a state of being
can be acheived after escaping samsara and reaching enlightenment
what are the 5 moral precepts
refrain from…
1) taking life and causing harm
2) taking what is not freely given
3) misuse of the senses
4) false speech
5) intoxicants that cloud the mind
what is the 8 fold path
aka the middle way
helps buddhists follow in siddharthas footsteps and take the middle path
3 significant 8 fold path teachings
right action
right speech
right livelihood
what are the other 8 fold path teachings
Right..
effort
concentration
mindfulness
view
intention
