Buddhism Flashcards
1
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The five moral precepts
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1) avoid taking life
2) avoid taking what’s not given
3) avoid sexual misconduct
4) avoid speaking falsely
5) avoid drink and drugs
2
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The eightfold path- a way to reach the middle way
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Right action Right thought/ intention Right conscience Right mindfulness Right effort Right lively hood Right view/ understanding Right speech
3
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The five skandas (aggregates)
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Physical form Sensation/ feeling Perception Mental formation Awareness
4
Q
Anicca
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Everything is impermanent
5
Q
Anatta
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We have no permanent soul
6
Q
Dharma
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Buddhas teachings
7
Q
Dharmapadda
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The holy book
8
Q
Dharma
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The buddhas teachings
9
Q
How are Buddhists influenced by the four sights
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Shows impermanence of materiel world
Shows suffering is a part of life
Shows you can overcome suffering through a religious path
10
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Quote
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‘To avoid evil, to cultivate good and to cleanse ones mind’
‘Hatred does not stop hatred’
