Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
Mava
A
Delusion
2
Q
Tanha
A
Craving
3
Q
Dukkha
A
Suffering
4
Q
Nirvana
A
Spiritual place of peace (paradise/heaven)
5
Q
Bodhisattvas
A
They spread knowledge on the practice of the Dharma
-Becoming a Buddha
(From Mahayan)
6
Q
Buddhahood
A
Path to liberation
7
Q
Sangh
A
Guidance or support
8
Q
Bhuiku
A
Monks
9
Q
What are the four Noble Truths?
A
- Life is suffering
- Suffering is caused by craving
- Suffering can be overcome
- You reach Nirvana by following the Noble Eightfold path.
10
Q
How do we get there Buddha?
A
- Acknowledging the 3 Jewels
- Dharma
- Sangha
- Accepting the Four Noble truths
5 Following the Noble Eightfold Path
11
Q
Eightfold Path
A
- Right Speech
- Action
- Livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right meditation
- Right view
- Right intention
12
Q
5 precepts
A
- Don’t kill
- Don’t steal
- Don’t over pleasure ur self
- Refrain from wrong speech
- Refrain from intoxicants
13
Q
What are the 3 jewels?
A
Buddha (the teacher)
Dharma (the teaching)
Sangha (the community of believers)