Buddhism (key 2 mark meanings) Flashcards
1
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Buddha
A
One who is fully enlightened
siddartha was the first to reach enlightenment by getting rid of cravings, greed, ignorance and anger
2
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dhamma
A
teachings of the buddha that should be followed to reach nirvana
- four noble truths
- eightfold paths
- five precepts
3
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dukkha
A
suffering in life. the concept that life is suffering
4
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four noble truths
A
the buddha’s first teaching after reaching nirvana
- life is suffering
- cause of suffering
- how to end suffering
5
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noble eightfold path
A
eight steps towards achieving nirvana
- right speech
- right livelyhood
6
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parinirvana
A
complete and final nirvana, after death
7
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tanha
A
cravings and desires of things.
e.g possessions or people
these are causes of suffering
