Buddhism Key Terms Flashcards
To Be Able To Identify And Explain A Buddhists Religious Terms (7 cards)
What does materialism mean?
Materialism is the view that everything that truly exists is matter and that everything is material.
What does smavega mean?
Smavega is a Buddhist term that indicates, shock, dismay and spiritual urgency that is required to reach liberation and escape the suffering of samsara.
What does Ascetism mean?
Ascetism is the practise of self-discipline and self denial, often for spiritual growth.
What is Anicca?
Anicca is the fact that everything changes.
What is Dukkha?
Dukkha is the truth of suffering and that suffering is real and we all go through it.
What is Atman?
Atman means “the self” or “the soul”. Which means that you are never changing.
What does Anatman/Anatta mean?
Anatman/Anatta means “non self” which is the idea that there is no permanent you and that everything is changeable and impermanent.
