Buddhism Flashcards
(33 cards)
there is no ultimate reality within, no essence underlying existence, there is no existence “no self”
anatta
Buddhist teachings
dharma
state of eternal bliss and ultimate salvatation
nirvana
sermons, monastic law, metaphysics
tripitaka
impermanence; existence is constantly changing
anicca
symbolizes the Nobel Eightfold Path
Dharma wheel
reincarnation
Samsara
Buddha in the making; dedicated to attaining enlightenment
Bodhisattva
suffering
dukka
1st Buddhist monastic community
sangha
to awaken; Guatama woke up to full awareness of the human condition and to the means of transcending it
Buddha
derived from the Sanskrit word for circle; Hindu and Buddhist symbol; represents universe and its energy in perfect harmony and balance
Mandala
shrine
stupa
The Triple Refuge/the Three Jewels (gems)
- Buddha
- Dharma
- Sangha
Dharma
Buddha’s teachings
Sangha
Buddhist monastic community
The Four Noble Truths
- To live is to suffer
- Suffering is caused by desire
- Suffering can be brought to cessation
- The solution to suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path
The Noble Eightfold Path: Wisdom
- Right Views
2. Right Intentions
The Noble Eightfold Path: Moral Conduct
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right livelihood
The Noble Eightfold Path: Concentration
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration
an understanding of the four noble truths
right views
correct understanding of the real nature of existence
right intentions
promotes words that are meaningful and purposeful
right speech
abstain from destructing life, taking what is not given, and sexual misconduct
right action
