Buddhism Flashcards
there is no ultimate reality within, no essence underlying existence, there is no existence “no self”
anatta
Buddhist teachings
dharma
state of eternal bliss and ultimate salvatation
nirvana
sermons, monastic law, metaphysics
tripitaka
impermanence; existence is constantly changing
anicca
symbolizes the Nobel Eightfold Path
Dharma wheel
reincarnation
Samsara
Buddha in the making; dedicated to attaining enlightenment
Bodhisattva
suffering
dukka
1st Buddhist monastic community
sangha
to awaken; Guatama woke up to full awareness of the human condition and to the means of transcending it
Buddha
derived from the Sanskrit word for circle; Hindu and Buddhist symbol; represents universe and its energy in perfect harmony and balance
Mandala
shrine
stupa
The Triple Refuge/the Three Jewels (gems)
- Buddha
- Dharma
- Sangha
Dharma
Buddha’s teachings
Sangha
Buddhist monastic community
The Four Noble Truths
- To live is to suffer
- Suffering is caused by desire
- Suffering can be brought to cessation
- The solution to suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path
The Noble Eightfold Path: Wisdom
- Right Views
2. Right Intentions
The Noble Eightfold Path: Moral Conduct
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right livelihood
The Noble Eightfold Path: Concentration
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration
an understanding of the four noble truths
right views
correct understanding of the real nature of existence
right intentions
promotes words that are meaningful and purposeful
right speech
abstain from destructing life, taking what is not given, and sexual misconduct
right action
avoid jobs that bring harm to other living beings; avoid dishonesty, trickery, and hypocrisy
right livelihood
being watchful over senses, avoid desire/attachment
right effort
avoid multi-tasking; be fully aware of one’s task/thoughts
right mindfulness
unification of the mind through meditation=wisdom
right concentration
Three Branches(vehicles) of Buddhism
- Theravada Buddhism
- Mahayana Buddhism
- Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism
follows earliest texts and original teachings of the Buddha; results in religious hierarchy (meditation)
Theravada Buddhism
largest division of Buddhism; salvation through Buddha’s grace
Mahayana Buddhism
can attain nirvana in this lifetime; Dalai Lama
Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism
a healthy spiritual life depends on a healthy physical life (rejects indulgence in bodily pleasure but does not reject the body itself
The Middle Way
