Buddhism Flashcards

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1
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Originates in

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Northern India

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2
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The Buddha was called

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Siddhartha Gautama

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3
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4 sights

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Old man, sick man, dead man, holy man

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4
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Suffering is also called

A

Dukkha

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5
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Nirvana is the name given to…

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the state of being enlightened, understanding the true nature of life and having overcome suffering

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6
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The noble eightfold path

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The practical path Buddhists follow to gain enlightenment

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7
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What helps Buddhists gain enlightenment

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Meditation

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