Freedom from Cyclic Existence Flashcards
Chapter 11 (300 cards)
What are the four aspects of true cessation, as exemplified by nirvāṇa?
True cessation has four aspects:
1. Cessation of afflictions, their seeds, and karma.
2. True peace, free from all afflictive obscurations.
3. Magnificent due to ultimate satisfaction.
4. Freedom from cyclic existence.
What is the goal mentioned in the chapter that constitutes the Dharma Jewel when referring to the true path to attain it?
Nirvāṇa is the goal, and the true path to attain it, common to all Buddhist traditions, constitutes the Dharma Jewel.
What is the meaning of ‘Dharma’ in the context of the Dharma Jewel?
Dharma means to hold or prevent us from falling into duḥkha (suffering).
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Dharma Jewel’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving dharma jewel.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Nirvāṇa and its aspects’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving nirvāṇa and its aspects.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Nature of Mind and Buddha Nature’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving nature of mind and buddha nature.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Pāli and Sanskrit Views’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving pāli and sanskrit views.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Nonabiding Nirvāṇa’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving nonabiding nirvāṇa.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Path of the Bodhisattva’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving path of the bodhisattva.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Stages of Liberation’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving stages of liberation.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Types of Nirvāṇa’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving types of nirvāṇa.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Afflictions and Obscurations’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving afflictions and obscurations.
What is a key insight from the theme ‘Three Higher Trainings’ ?
This theme explains a significant step toward understanding or attaining nirvāṇa, involving three higher trainings.
What are the two types of obscurations that veil the minds of ordinary sentient beings?
(1) Afflictive obscurations (kleśāvaraṇa) and (2) Cognitive obscurations (jñeyāvaraṇa).
Which type of obscuration principally prevents liberation from samsāra?
Afflictive obscurations.
Which type of obscuration is mainly an obstacle to full awakening?
Cognitive obscurations.
What is the state of having eliminated afflictive obscurations called?
Nirvāṇa or liberation.
What is the state of having additionally removed cognitive obscurations called?
Full awakening, nonabiding nirvāṇa, and buddhahood.
What does say about the cessation of afflictions on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that the cessation of afflictions is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.
What does say about the realization of emptiness on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that the realization of emptiness is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.
What does say about the nature of mind on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that the nature of mind is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.
What does say about the role of wisdom on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that the role of wisdom is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.
What does say about the stages of awakening on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that the stages of awakening is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.
What does say about afflictive obscurations on the path to freedom?
Chapter 11 explains that afflictive obscurations is a crucial aspect of attaining nirvāṇa and full awakening.