Buddhism key terms and events Flashcards
(21 cards)
First sight
old toothless wrinkled woman
second sight
A man covered in boils which is very sick
third sight
A funeral procession
fourth sight
A holy mean which seemed at peace
Ascetism
A person renounces material pleasure and devotes their energy to a moral or religious purpose.
Temptation 1
Desire of the body
Temptation 3
Cultural expextations
Temptation 2
Fear
Dukkha
The truth of suffering and accepting that all life is impermanent and imperfect this includes suffering.
Samudaya
The truth of the origin of suffering , knowing that there are things in life that can cause suffering such as desire.
Nirodha
The truth of the end of suffering, understanding that we can end suffering if we detach ourselves from the desire and craving.
Magga
The truth to the path to the end of suffering, Knowing that there is a way to end suffering through the eight fold path.
The eight fold path
Right actions
Right speech
Right Livelihood
Right mindfulness
Right effort
Right concentration
Right view/understanding
Right intention
Theravada Buddhists
It is older and follows the exact teachings of buddha and become and Arhat
Mahayana Buddhists
Although some choose to become and Arhat others also aspire to be and Bodhisattva ( a being who delays his enlightenment to help others)
Arhat
An enlightened person according to Theravada Buddhism
Dharma
Anicca
Impermanence, temporary success
Dukkha
Dissatisfaction, you may win or loose
Anatta
No soul, no fixed identity
Five moral precepts
Refrain from taking life
Refrain from taking what is not given
Refrain from the misuse of the senses for sexual misconduct
Refrain from wrong speech
Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind
