Buddhism Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
What is The Buddha’s real name
A
Siddhatha Gautama
2
Q
Define Enlightenment
A
To have achieved a greater knowledge and understanding
3
Q
What are the 4 sights
A
Old People
Illness
Death
An ascetic
4
Q
The middle Way
A
The ideal state between two extremes
5
Q
Buddha
A
The Enlightened one
6
Q
Samsara
A
Continuation of birth Death and rebirth
7
Q
Ascetic
A
A devoted Monk
8
Q
The three poisons/fires
A
Greed
Hatred
Ignorance
9
Q
Nibbana/ Nirvana
A
The extinction of wants and desires
10
Q
Maya
A
illusion/the name of Siddharthas mother
11
Q
Kamma/Karma
A
The law of cause and effect
12
Q
Dukkha
A
All things suffer
13
Q
Anatta
A
There is no permanent part of ourselves
14
Q
Sangha
A
Buddhist Community
15
Q
Meditation
A
The practise of focusing the mind
16
Q
Mantra
A
A repeated phrase
17
Q
Anicca
A
Impermanence
18
Q
Metta
A
Unconditional love
19
Q
Channa
A
The name of Siddhartha’s best friend and servant
