Buddhism Beliefs Flashcards
1st of 4 noble truths
Life has unavoidable suffering
2nd of 4 noble truths
There is a cause/reason to suffering
3rd of 4 noble truths
There is an end to suffering.
Last noble truth
The end to suffering is in the 8th fold path.
1/8 fold path
Right View= do right things as actions depend on heaven and hell/ re incarnation
2/8 fold path
Right intention= Thinking before you do something as you can’t take it back.Leaving home and living a humble life.
3/8 fold path
Right speech = no lying, swearing, being rude, talking behind someone’s back, spreading rumours,.
4/8 fold path
Right Action = no killing or injuring someone, no sexual acts etc.
5/8 fold path
Right livelihood= good job that doesn’t harm anyone, only having what u really need.
6/8 fold path
Right effort = Preventing distractions from meditation.
7/8 fold path
Right concentration = True meditation, appreciation for everything.
8/8 fold path
Right samadhi= practising 4 stages of meditation
