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Buddhism Flashcards

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there is no ultimate reality within, no essence underlying existence, there is no existence “no self”

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anatta

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Buddhist teachings

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dharma

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state of eternal bliss and ultimate salvatation

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nirvana

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sermons, monastic law, metaphysics

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tripitaka

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impermanence; existence is constantly changing

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anicca

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symbolizes the Nobel Eightfold Path

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Dharma wheel

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reincarnation

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Samsara

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Buddha in the making; dedicated to attaining enlightenment

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Bodhisattva

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suffering

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dukka

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10
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1st Buddhist monastic community

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sangha

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to awaken; Guatama woke up to full awareness of the human condition and to the means of transcending it

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Buddha

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derived from the Sanskrit word for circle; Hindu and Buddhist symbol; represents universe and its energy in perfect harmony and balance

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Mandala

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shrine

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stupa

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The Triple Refuge/the Three Jewels (gems)

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  1. Buddha
  2. Dharma
  3. Sangha
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Dharma

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Buddha’s teachings

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16
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Sangha

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Buddhist monastic community

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The Four Noble Truths

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  1. To live is to suffer
  2. Suffering is caused by desire
  3. Suffering can be brought to cessation
  4. The solution to suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Wisdom

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  1. Right Views

2. Right Intentions

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The Noble Eightfold Path: Moral Conduct

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  1. Right Speech
  2. Right Action
  3. Right livelihood
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The Noble Eightfold Path: Concentration

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  1. Right Effort
  2. Right Mindfulness
  3. Right Concentration
21
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an understanding of the four noble truths

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right views

22
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correct understanding of the real nature of existence

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right intentions

23
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promotes words that are meaningful and purposeful

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right speech

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abstain from destructing life, taking what is not given, and sexual misconduct

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right action

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avoid jobs that bring harm to other living beings; avoid dishonesty, trickery, and hypocrisy

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right livelihood

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being watchful over senses, avoid desire/attachment

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right effort

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avoid multi-tasking; be fully aware of one’s task/thoughts

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right mindfulness

28
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unification of the mind through meditation=wisdom

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right concentration

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Three Branches(vehicles) of Buddhism

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  1. Theravada Buddhism
  2. Mahayana Buddhism
  3. Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism
30
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follows earliest texts and original teachings of the Buddha; results in religious hierarchy (meditation)

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Theravada Buddhism

31
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largest division of Buddhism; salvation through Buddha’s grace

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Mahayana Buddhism

32
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can attain nirvana in this lifetime; Dalai Lama

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Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism

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a healthy spiritual life depends on a healthy physical life (rejects indulgence in bodily pleasure but does not reject the body itself

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The Middle Way

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