Buddhism Flashcards
1
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What is chanting
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A type of worship that involves reciting from Buddhist scriptures
2
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Karma
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An ethical principle that explains how actions lead to either happiness or suffering
3
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Karuna
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Compassion - feeling concerned for the suffering of others
4
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Mantra
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A short sentence of syllables recited during worship
5
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Metta
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Living kindness
6
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Paja
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Worship - it exspresses gratitude and respect for the budddha
7
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Rupa
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A statue of fhe Buddha used in worship
8
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Shrine
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A focal point of Buddhist worship and offerings in temples at home
9
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Skilful actions
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That lead to good karma
10
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Vihara
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A monastery or community where Buddhist gather to meditate
11
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Vipassana meditations
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A form of meditating on a teaching of Buddha to gain greater understanding
12
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Wesak
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A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha
