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