The three watches of the night Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first watch?
A
He gained knowledge of all his previous lives
2
Q
What was the second watch?
A
Understood; repetitive cycle of birth, death and re-birth, people are born according to their karma, nothing has a changing essence.
3
Q
What was the third watch?
A
Understood beings suffer because of desire and attachment, suffering can be overcome through the path of enlightenment.
4
Q
What does Nirvana mean?
A
Extinguishing of the three poisons and the ultimate goal of the Buddhist path. A place of perfect peace.
