Buddhism: Key Words and Terms Flashcards
What is the Buddha’s full name?
Siddhartha Gautama
What sort of life was the Buddha born into?
A royal/wealthy life. He was a prince.
What did the Buddha’s father want him to become when he grew up?
A great ruler
What were the Four Sights which the Buddha saw when he left his home for the first time?
An old person
A sick person
A dead person (corpse)
An ascetic (holy man who lived a life of self denial).
What are The Three Universal Truths?
Annika
Dukkha
Annata
What is Dukkha?
Dukkha refers to the idea that life is filled with suffering or dissatisfaction.
What is Anicca?
Anicca means impermanence, reminding us that everything in the world is constantly
changing and nothing remains the same forever.
What is Annata
Anatta tells us that there is no permanent self or soul within us; instead, our identity is
made up of ever-changing thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
What are The Four Noble Truths?
The Four Noble Truths are the foundational teachings of Buddhism. They explain the nature
of suffering and provide guidance on how to overcome it.
What is the First Noble Truth?
The first noble truth states that life is filled with suffering (Dukkha), especially if we desire
too much.
What is the Second Noble Truth?
The second noble truth (Samudaya) explains that suffering is caused by desire and
attachment.
What is the Third Noble Truth?
The third noble truth (Nirodha) teaches that suffering can be ended by letting go of
attachment and desire.
What is the Fourth Noble Truth?
The fourth noble truth (Magga) presents the Eightfold Path as the way to end suffering
and attain enlightenment.
What is the First Moral Precept?
Refrain from taking life. Not killing any living being.
What is the Second Moral Precept?
Refrain from taking what is not given. Not stealing from anyone.