Buddhism Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Annica
A
The impermanent nature of things
2
Q
Anatta
A
No independent or permanent self
3
Q
Dukkha
A
Suffering/Unsatisfactoriness
4
Q
Skhandas
A
5 Elements that make up a human being
5
Q
What are the Skhandas?
A
- Form
- Sensation
- Perception
- Mental Formations
- Consciousness
(Flying So Passionately May Form Cramps)
6
Q
Samatha
A
Calmness or breathing meditation
7
Q
Pratitya-samutpada
A
The interconnectedness of everything
8
Q
Metta bhavana
A
Development of loving-kindness through meditation
9
Q
Vipassana
A
Meditation enabling true insight into the nature of things
10
Q
Samsara
A
Continuous cycle form birth, life, death, rebirth - perpetuated by craving and desire
11
Q
Nirvana
A
Blowing out Samsara
12
Q
Bhikkus and Bhikkunis
A
Monks and nuns
13
Q
Vihara
A
Temple
