Buddhism Flashcards
(22 cards)
sangha
Community of monks - a place where all Buddhist boys are expected to study
Samsara
The cycle of life, death and rebirth
Theravada
The teaching of the elders
Buddha
The enlightened or awakened one
Karma
Deeds both good and bad
Nirvana
The place of enlightenment when all karma is eliminated - the supreme religious experience
Dukkha
The first noble truth, that life is full of suffering, caused by craving or desire
Darma
The teaching of the Buddha
Versakba Puja
Buddha Day, or the Festival of Wesak, celebrating the birth, death and enlightenment of the Buddha
Goda
Buddhist shrine where people honour the Buddha
Mahayana
‘The large vehicle’ - Buddhism found in China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia
Ahimsa
Buddhist belief that taking of life is the ultimate thing to be avoided
Bodhisattva
A Buddha-like deity - someone who has reached enlightenment but chosen to return to assist others in reaching enlightenment
Lotus
The floral symbol of Buddhism
The Middle Way
Rejection of self-indulgence on the one hand, and self-denial on the other
Bodhi Tree
Place where the Buddha sat for 7 weeks and achieved enlightenment
Three Refuges
“I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the dharma (teachings), I take refuge in the Sangha (community).”
Ordination
The most important Buddhist rite of passage, when entry to the Sangha is requested
Five moral precept
Behaviour patterns which Buddhists try to observe
Dalai Lama
Leader of Northern or Tibetan Buddhism
Zen
Buddhism found in Japan with an emphasis on meditation and harmony
stupa
Memorial mound erected over the ashes of Buddha and important monks
