Buddhism Flashcards
What is Karma
The idea of cause and effect; the soul will continue in the cycle of death and rebirth to grown and mature until they find oneness with God, when they will be released
What are the 3 marks of existence
Dukka (non-suffering), this life is suffering.
Annica (non-permanence), everything is temporary
Anatta (non-self), let go of ego,
Who is the Buddha
Siddh”artha Gotama - “the one who has awoken to the truth
What are the four sights
sick person, dead person, monk
What are the Four Noble Truths
Life is suffering, suffering stems from craving, there is an end to craving, follow the Eightfold Path
What is the Eightfold path
(Morality) right veiw, right intention, right speech, (Meditation) right action, right livelihood, right effect, (Wisdom) right mindfulness, right concentration
Key characteristics of Therevada Buddhism
more conservative (little vehicle), basis in scripture and meditations
KC of Mahayana Buddhism
‘Great vehicle’, adaptive, other beliefs, primarily that we can all reach enlightenment and help others in doing so = Bodhisatva ideal
What is Dharma
The moral law
Key Teachings
four noble truths, 3 marks of existence, suffering, wheel of life,
What is the wheel of life?
The wheel of life represents 12 chains of dependant origination, with the inner most circle demonstrating the key roots of suffering.
What are the 3 poisons, found at the inner most circle of the wheel of life?
Greed/Attachment (rooster), Aversion/Hatred (snake), Ignorance/Delusion (pig).
What would a Buddhist do in situations of Abortion/Euthanasia?
Karmic Consequence! Rand - “its about accepting and trying to reduce suffering”
“Rights as a western ideal” - Keown
When does life begin
“No discenernable starting point, like a revolving door”
How is morality manifested
r.speech, r.action, r.livelihood.
