buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
samsara
A
the cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound to
2
Q
karma
A
action driven by intention which leads you to future consequences
3
Q
maya
A
illusion of permanence and identity
4
Q
annica
A
nothing endures forever
5
Q
dukkha
A
suffering
6
Q
annata
A
not self, nothing has its own identity
7
Q
tanha
A
craving (thirst, desire, longing, greed)
8
Q
raga
A
attachment to sensory object (greed, lust, desire, sensuality)
9
Q
dvesha
A
hate, aversion
10
Q
moha
A
illusion, delusion, confusion, dullness
11
Q
nirvana
A
release from worldly suffering and rebirth in samsara
12
Q
buddha
A
spiritual king, creator, protector
13
Q
dharma
A
truth
14
Q
sangha
A
buddhist community
15
Q
middle way
A
enlightened view of life + actions and attitudes that will lead to happiness
