Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four sights ?
A
Illness
Old age
Death
The holy man
2
Q
What are the three marks of existence?
A
Dukkha
Annicca
Annatta
3
Q
What are the three types of dukkha?
A
Dukkha dukkha (suffering) Viprana (suffering that comes from change) Samkarha (suffering from attachment)
4
Q
Define annicca
A
Everything is constantly changing
5
Q
Define Annatta
A
Soul or unchanging self
6
Q
What are the four noble truths ?
A
Truth of suffering
Origin of suffering
Cessation of suffering
Path to the cessation of suffering
7
Q
What is the truth of suffering
A
Suffering will always exist in life
8
Q
What is the origin of suffering
A
Ignorance
Greed
Hatred
9
Q
How do you stop suffering
A
Be enlightened
Meditate
Follow the eightfold path
10
Q
The six perfections (paramitas)
A
Dana (generosity) Kasanti (patience) Dyhana (concentration) Sila (discipline) Virya (energy) Prajna (wisdom)
11
Q
What are the 3 poisons
A
Moha - ignorance
Lobbha - greed
Dosa - hatred
