Buddhism Flashcards
What are the 4 sights that Prince Siddartha saw?
- An old man
- A sick man
- A dead man
- A Holy Man
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
They are:
- The truth of suffering
- The truth of the cause of suffering
- The truth of the end of suffering
- The truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
Or:
- Dukkha exists and it’s caused by suffering
- Dukkha is caused by cravings
- The only way to stop Dukkha is to stop craving
- The only way to stop craving is to follow the Eightfold Path
What is each of the Eightfold Path?
The path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced:
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right action
- Right livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right concentration.
What is the importance of the Eightfold Path?
The Noble Eightfold Path is the fourth part (manga) of the Four Noble Truths. It gives Buddhists a path they can follow to end suffering.
How did Buddha achieve enlightenment?
Buddhists believe that Siddhartha achieved enlightenment while sitting under the Bodhi Tree. As he meditated, a demon called Mara tempted him with beautiful women and threatened him with an army of monsters. … Finally, Siddhartha became a Buddha or an enlightened being. He is often called Gautama Buddha.
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Prince Siddartha Gautama / The Buddha
What is Dukkah?
Dukkah is suffering