buddhism Flashcards
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the buddha
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the awakened one, A fully enlightened being
2
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The four noble truths
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the four central beliefs containing the essence of Buddhist teaching
3
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Eightfold Path
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A way of life that leads to the end of desire, you can overcome attachment by following this
4
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Meditation
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focus of attention, but in non-analytical (narrow) way
5
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Buddhism
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a religion based on the teachings of the buddah
6
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enlightenment
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to gain knowledge and wisdom: to be freed from prejudice, ignorance, or superstition
7
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Bodh Gaya
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The most sacred place in the world for a buddhist