Unit 2: Buddhism Flashcards
(17 cards)
Buddha
Founder of Buddhism. (Means “the enlightened one”)
Siddhartha Guatama
Professed to be either a world ruler or universal spiritual leader. (Became The Buddha)
Enlightenment
A state of perfect wisdom where one understands all the truths of the universe
Nirvana
The release from pain and suffering after enlightenment
The Four Noble Truths
Four main ideas laid out in the Buddha’s first service
1) Life is filled with suffering and sorrow (Dukka)
2) The cause of suffering is self-centered desire and attachment (Tanha)
3) The way to end all suffering is to end all desires and attachment (Nirvana= extinction)
4) To reach Nirvana one must follow the eightfold path
Middle Way
The path between desires and self-denial
Eightfold Path
Those who wish to seek enlightenment must this master step by step over many lifetimes.
Right Veiw
Seeing things as they really are, not how you think they are
Eightfold Path
Right Intention
Learning to meditate without losing concentration (Having Intention)
Eightfold Path
Right Speech
Not lying, being rude or abusive, and not gossiping or chattering (Always truthful)
Eightfold Path
Right Action
Saving life, not destroying it, not stealing (Always being respectful)
Eightfold Path
Right Livelihood
Earning a living doing something that is worthwhile and doesn’t hurt others
Eightfold Path
Right Effort
Working hard to understand truth and stay with what is right. (Being comfortable with what is)
Eightfold Path
Right Mindfulness
Complete meditation
Eightfold Path
Right Concentration
Only focusing on what one is doing
Eightfold Path
Dharma
Buddhist doctrines or teachings
Sangha
Originally the name for the collection of Buddhist monks, but eventually became the word for the entire religious community
