Buddhism Flashcards
Samsara
The cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
Karma
When actions in the present life have either positive or negative consequences in your future life
Nirvana
A state of complete peace, free or suffering, when one escapes the cycle of samsara.
Buddha
Enlightened or ‘awakened’ one
Enlightenment
1) the state of being awakened to the truth about life. 2) the end of suffering, 3) the moment when one escapes the cycle of rebirth
It was prophesied to Siddhartas father that his son would be one of two things when he grew up, what are those two things?
A great king or a great spiritual leader
What were the 3 ‘sights’ that Buddha saw?
Age, sickness and death
Name the 8 steps in the eightfold path
Right understanding
Right thoughts
Right speech
Right action
Right mindfulness
Right concentration
Right effort
Right work
4 noble truths
- Life is suffering
- Suffering comes from attachment
- If we put an end to our attachments and desires- we will also stop suffering
- To let go of attachment- we must follow the 8 fold path
What are the Buddhist holy scriptures called?
Tipitaka
In what language are Buddhism scriptures written in?
Pali
Where did Buddhism originate?
Nepal
Form of worship for Buddhists
Meditation
Key ideas of Buddhist worship
Shrine or temple - place of Buddhist worship
Ordination
Becoming a monk
