End Of Years 9 Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is morality
The ability to know the difference between right and wrong
What’s absolute morality
When something is always right or always wrong e.g. it’s wrong to kill someone
Relative morality
When something is right or wrong depending on the situation e.g. Murder is self defence
Prejudice
To pre-judge, when a person has a pre-conceived idea about someone. The idea tends to be unfavourable and is not based on facts
Discrimination
When a person is singled out because they are different and are treated differently. Can be positive or negative
Is there a purpose to suffering?
People who agree
Suffering is a test of faith
Suffering is a punishment for sin
Suffering is a part of gods plan
Is there a purpose to suffering?
People who disagree
Some suffering is pointless
Why is it that innocent people suffer
If God created the world then he would’ve created a world without suffering
What good if any comes out of suffering
We can learn from our mistakes and prevent it from happening again
If someone was ill and had cancer and survived then they will be a stronger person afterwards
The first truth
Dukkha means suffering and frustration
The second truth
Dukkha happens because people crave or want things
The third truth
If you stop craving then you stop suffering
The fourth truth
The middles way creates happiness
Wisdom
Right vision
Right emotion
Ethical conduct
Right speech
Right action
Right livelihood
Mental development
Right meditation
Right awareness
Right effort
What did Buddha believe about the 8 fold path?
If we follow the 8 fold oath then we can overcome suffering
Right view
Have a correct understanding of yourself and of the world
Right intention
Always be aware and attentive- be aware of what we think say and do
Right speech
Avoid lying, tail telling, gossiping and harsh words, we should speak words that are truthful, meaningful and positive
Right action
Do not harm or destroy any life and not to steal
Right livelihood
Not to have a job that would cause harm to any living being
Right effort
Do your best to become a better person- stopping bad habits
Right concentration
Think in the right way. If we think correctly, we will do the right thing
Right mindfulness
Keep the mind steady and calm so that joy and peace can be experienced
