Glossary Buddhism Flashcards
(20 cards)
Buddha
Sidatha Gotama
Founder figure of Buddhism
Title give meaning ‘enlightened one’
Means to know truths About life
Enlightment
To know truths about life (Dhamma)
Dhamma
The truths about life that come with enlightenment
Anicca
1 of 3 universal truths Nothing is permanent, continuous change 2levels Gross level we can see Momentary that we don't see
Anatta
1 of 3 universal truths
No permanent self
Person continually changing mentally and physically
Dukkha
1 of 3 universal truths
Also relates to 4 noble truths
All life involves suffering
Includes physical pain and dissatisfaction with life
Tanha
Craving that causes Dhukka (suffering)
One of 4 noble truths
The Middle Way
Living by the Eightfold path
The RIGHT everything!
Kamma
All our actions have consequences
It affects our lives, treat others well and we will be treated well etc
Samsara
Cycle of birth, death and rebirth
Death is not the end
Their KAMMA determines what sort of person they will be reborn as
Nibbana
‘Blowing out’ flames of anger, greed and hatred
If person has lead a good life and overcome all negative thoughts, they can reach nibanna
Mind is contented and at peace
No negative KAMMA to make them reborn
State of mind not physical place
If die from nibanna, go to parinibanna
Sangha
Relates to Buddhist community’s for monks and nuns
They leave homes, families and jobs
Live together in monasteries called Viharas
May be be short time or forever
Bhikkhu
Buddhist Monks
Follow strict lifestyle of the middle way and eightfold path
Overcome craving and try to reach nibanna
Interact with lay people and not cut off from outside world
Bhikkhuni
Buddhist Nuns
Follow strict lifestyle of the middle way and eightfold path
Overcome craving and try to reach nibanna
Interact with lay people and not cut off from outside world
Vihara
Monasteries where monks and nuns live together in communities (sangha)
Lay people
Those who practice Buddhism from home while continuing family life
Meditation
No prayer as they do not believe in a god or creator
Usually seated cross legged
Mindfulness, focussing the mind
Clear head of negative thoughts
Fill head with thoughts of kindness and compassion and peace
Focus on breathing
Puja
Chanting and worship in front of main shrine of the vihara
Done by monks and nuns
Shrine
Special collection of objects arranged in temples, Viharas and homes
Help Buddhists to meditate and worship
Include Buddha, bell, incense, candle, flowers etc
4 noble truths
Dukkha - all life involves suffering
Tanha - craving that causes Dukkha
To overcome Dukkha we must overcome Tanha
To overcome Tanha we must live the Middle way
