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R.S- Buddhism > Part A: Sources Of Wisdom And Authority > Flashcards

Part A: Sources Of Wisdom And Authority Flashcards

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The Life of the Buddha
The Ten Acts of the Buddha

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1- Conception
2- Physical Birth
3- Accomplishments in Worldly Skills
4- His Youth
5- Leaving the Palace
6- Life as an Ascetic
7- Victory over Mara
8- Enlightenment
9- Spreading the Teaching
10- Death

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Miracles
Hume’s Definition

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Miracles are the violation of the laws of nature

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Miracles
R. F. Holland

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Miracles are events which have religious significance, caused by God

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Miracle Types
Buddha

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3 types:
1) physical miracles: walking on water
2) reading minds
3) helping to alleviate others suffering
Only one is acceptable

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Parable of the Burning House
Symbolism (6)

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Burning house
Father
Children
Carts
White Ox Cart
Games children play

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Pali Canon
Vinaya Pitaka- WHAT IS IT? (3)

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Lays down numerous rules for conduct of order
227 major rules for bikkus
311 major rules for bikkunis

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Pali Canon
Vinaya Pitaka- IMPORTANCE (3)

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Perfect condition for monks to live middle way
Keep harmony in community to stop dispute
Enable rel. between lay and monastic community

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Pali Canon
Vinaya Pitaka- HOW IS IT USED? (2)

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Inform lifestyle of monks and nuns
Ensure conformity and reputation of monastic sangha

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Pali Canon
Sutta Pitaka- WHAT IS IT? (3)

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Discourses of Buddha
Written source of Dhamma
Divided into 5 sections by length and subject

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Pali Canon
Sutta Pitaka- IMPORTANCE (3)

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Actual teachings of Buddha
Ultimately teach and help Buddhists with all aspects of Buddhist path
Enable Buddhists to reach enlightenment

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Pali Canon
Sutta Pitaka- HOW IS IT USED? (4)

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Read and recite as part of worship
Ethics to live by
Reduce ignorance and suffering
Some recited for protection

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Pali Canon
Abhidhamma Pitaka- WHAT IS IT? (3)

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Not direct word of Buddha
More philosophical treatment of Dhamma
Means higher teaching

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Pali Canon
Abhidhamma Pitaka- IMPORTANCE (2)

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More detailed interpretation of Suttas
Settle disagreements over meanings of Suttas

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Pali Canon
Abhidhamma Pitaka- HOW IS IT USED? (2)

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By mostly monks
Used to study by samaneras

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Example for Vinaya Pitaka

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Khandhaka- rules for governing organisation of Sangha

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Example for Sutta

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Khuddaka Nikaya- 15 works e.g. Dhammapada, Jakarta

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Example for Abhidhamma

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Yamaka- analysis of Buddhist psychology

R.S- Buddhism (10 decks)

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