Buddhism beliefs and teachings Flashcards
What is the dhamma and why is it important?
The truth about the nature of existence ,the path of training recommended by the Buddha,laws and facts about the way things are. Buddha’s teachings,why the Buddha became enlightened
what is the first watch
Siddhartha gained knowledge of all of his previous lives
What is the second watch
Understand the cycle of rebirth
What is the third watch
he understood why suffering happens and how to overcome it
What is dependant arising
The Buddhist vision of nature of reality ,everything arises and continues,nothing is permanent and unchanging,the idea that all things arise and are dependant on a condition
What is Annica
Annica is impermanence or change,it affects the living and non-living
What is anatta
The idea that their is no fixed part or self of a person that does not change.We are not defined by our names and I and Me
What are the first sight
It was an old man ,
What is the second sight
Was a sick person
what is the third sight
was a dead person
what is the fourth sight
was a holy man
Why are the four sight important
They helped the Buddha to start his path to enlightenment because he was aware of suffering
Ascetic lifestyle
Simple and strict lifestyle with no pleasure or possessions extreme self discipline
How did Siddhartha live as an ascetic
He lived in a dangerous and hostile forest and ate so little he looked like a skeleton. To weak to meditate
What prophecy did Siddhartha have when he was born
He would either become a holy man or a great kind
What is Theravada Buddhism
More conservative side of Buddhism,or referred to as the traditions of the elders. Buddhist follow the teachings of the Buddha exactly. They strive to become arhats. Who have followed the 8 noble paths and blown out the three poisions,greed,hatred and ignorance
What is Mahayana buddhism
Mahayana Buddhist achieve enlightened by following the teaching of the Buddhas. Strive to become Bodhisattvas which they achieve through the 6 perfections.Compassion is very important for Bodhisattvas and they stay through the cycle of samsara to help other become enlightened
What is Pure land Buddhism
A branch of Mahayana Buddhism they believe in entering the pure land known as the Buddha field. Humans should strive to enter the Buddha field. This belongs the Amitabha Buddha . does not rely on freeing others. You have to say Namo Amitabha Buddha
What is the first noble truth
The truth of suffering
The second noble truth
the truth of the cause of suffering
what is the third noble truth
the truth of the end of suffering
what is fourth noble truth
the truth of the eight fold path leading to the end of suffering
