buddhism Flashcards
samsara
the cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound to
karma
action driven by intention which leads you to future consequences
maya
illusion of permanence and identity
annica
nothing endures forever
dukkha
suffering
annata
not self, nothing has its own identity
tanha
craving (thirst, desire, longing, greed)
raga
attachment to sensory object (greed, lust, desire, sensuality)
dvesha
hate, aversion
moha
illusion, delusion, confusion, dullness
nirvana
release from worldly suffering and rebirth in samsara
buddha
spiritual king, creator, protector
dharma
truth
sangha
buddhist community
middle way
enlightened view of life + actions and attitudes that will lead to happiness
eightfold path
path to liberation from samsara
sila
morality or right conduct
samadhi
state of meditative consciousness
panna
the ability to understand 3 characteristics (impermanence, suffering, non self)
theravada
school of the elders
mahayana
greater vehicle
bodhisattva
a person who is able to reach nirvana but stays to teach others
vajrayana
diamond vehicle
