buddhism Flashcards
what means selfish desire
tanha
what is the denial of a permenant self
anatta
a person who fully understands the dharma of the buddha is an__________
arhat
the monastic community of buddhist monks and nuns is known as the
sangha
the doctrine that all existing things are constantly changing
anicca
the earliest buddhist texts are written in what language
pali
what term means suffering
dukkha
where was the buddha when he achieved enlightenment
under a bodhi tree
what are spiritual hand motions known as
mudras
things chanted to call a deity or to help with meditation
mantras
what form of buddhism is known as the great vehicle
mahayana buddhism
what is the spiritual leader of vajrayana buddhism
the dalai lama
what is the first requirement to be a buddhist
- do not take life
where is vajrayana buddhism geographically
tebet
what is the bodhisatta
the future buddha
what are the central teachings of buddhism
the 4 noble truths
what happened during the buddhas first watch
he perceived his past lives
what happened during the buddhas 2nd watch
he perceived samsara
what happened during the buddhas 3rd watch
he perceived the 4 noble truths
what s the first mark of existence
anatta no self
what is the 2nd mark of existence
anicca impermanence
what is the 3rd mark of existence
dukkha suffering
what is the human condition in buddhism
dukkha
name 3 geographical regions of theravada buddhism
sri lanka, burma, cambodia, thailand
name 3 geographical locations of mahayana buddhism
china korea japan
name 3 regions of tebettan buddhism
tebet china india
what is the second requirement to be a buddhist
- do not take what is not given
what is the 3rd requirement to be a buddhist
3.do not engage in sensuous misconduct
what is the 4th requirement to be a buddhist
4.do not use false speech
what is the 5th requirement to be a buddhist
5.do not drink intoxicants
