Buddhism Flashcards
Buddha means:
The awakened one
What are the four noble truths of Buddhism?
1) existence is suffering ( dukhka )
2) suffering has a cause, namely craving and attachment ( trishna )
3) there is a cessation of suffering, which is nirvana
4) there is a path to the cessation of suffering; eightfold path
What is the eight fold path?
Spiritual disciplines:
1) Right View
2) Right Intentions
3) Right Speech
4) Right Action
5) Right livelihood
6) Right effort
7) Right Concentration
8) Right mindfulness
What is the Dharmacakra?
The wheel of duty (8 folds).
Arhat:
Saint
Dharma:
duty
What are the 3 interactions of life?
Sensuality, ignorance, desire
What age can you become a monk?
20, but you must study and take an exam
What are the different sects of Buddhism?
Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan
What is Theravada Buddhism?
(Hinyana); to be at one with the universe–the ancient teachings of Buddhism, don’t pray to a certain god
What is Mahayana Buddhism?
North & liberal; largest group of Buddhists in the world
What is Vajrayana Buddhism?
(diamond buddhism); Tibetan–the smallest but most well known because of the Dalai Lama; believe in mantras, mudras, and mandalas.
What is mantras?
Tibetan Prayer wheels
What is mudras?
actions of faith (kneeling)
What is mandalas?
images created for spirits to inhabit
