Buddhism Flashcards
(23 cards)
The three jewels of buddhism
~Buddha, the teacher
~Dharma, the teachings
~Sangha, the community
What is the fundamental cause of suffering
Desire, extinguishing the self
what is the cycle of suffering that starts with ignorance
ignorance, desire, karmic actions, reincarnation
what is step one in removing ignorance
WISDOM Embrace impermanence (things can just dissapear)
what is step two in removing ignorance
WITHOUT SELF
self is the name people gave the skandhas (matter, perception, feelings, impulses, consciousness)
what is step three in removing ignorance
ALL THINGS UNSATISFACTORY
If somethings not right, go see a doctor
Nirvana
extinction
eightfold path
almost everything in Buddhism+ It is our perscription to our illness
What happens to the soul of a Buddhist when they reach Nirvana(ultimate goal)
they go out like a flame………….
POOF THEY”RE GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the for types of Buddhism
1) Theravada Buddhism
2) Mahayana Buddhism
3) Tibetan Buddhism
4) Zen Buddhism
what is the goal of Theravada Buddhism
The monastic life is the best way to achieve Nirvana
-the goal is to become Buddha or enlightened one
what is the goal of Mahayana Buddhism
Buddhism “for the masses”
Goal: Salvation of all humanity through self- sacrifice enlightened few
what is the goal of Tibetan Buddhism
Monks walk around around shrine=+karma
-uncontrolled rebirth–– bad
GOAL= Nirvana
what is the goal of Zen Buddhism
Seeks sudden enlightment through meditation, arriving at emptiness
PERFECT ART
what is the order of the eightfold path
right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livlihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration
what is the ultimate goal for Buddhist
Eightfold path (middle way)
Nirvana
Escape from the cycle of rebirth
Siddhartha Gautama
The Buddha
enlightenment
The state of having knowledge or understanding
buddhism
a religion of eastern and central Asia
Nirvana
the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism where there is release from all forms of suffering
the four noble truths
the diagnosis
dukkha
to live with the suffering
Order of the four noble truths
1) suffering
2) reason for suffering, desire and attachments
3) get rid of desires
4) to reach Nirvana one must follow the eightfold path
