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Buddhism: Key Words and Terms Flashcards

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What is the Buddha’s full name?

A

Siddhartha Gautama

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What sort of life was the Buddha born into?

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A royal/wealthy life. He was a prince.

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What did the Buddha’s father want him to become when he grew up?

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A great ruler

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What were the Four Sights which the Buddha saw when he left his home for the first time?

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An old person
A sick person
A dead person (corpse)
An ascetic (holy man who lived a life of self denial).

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What are The Three Universal Truths?

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Annika
Dukkha
Annata

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What is Dukkha?

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Dukkha refers to the idea that life is filled with suffering or dissatisfaction.

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What is Anicca?

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Anicca means impermanence, reminding us that everything in the world is constantly
changing and nothing remains the same forever.

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What is Annata

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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.

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What are The Four Noble Truths?

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The Four Noble Truths are the foundational teachings of Buddhism. They explain the nature
of suffering and provide guidance on how to overcome it.

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What is the First Noble Truth?

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The first noble truth states that life is filled with suffering (Dukkha), especially if we desire
too much.

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What is the Second Noble Truth?

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The second noble truth (Samudaya) explains that suffering is caused by desire and
attachment.

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What is the Third Noble Truth?

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The third noble truth (Nirodha) teaches that suffering can be ended by letting go of
attachment and desire.

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What is the Fourth Noble Truth?

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The fourth noble truth (Magga) presents the Eightfold Path as the way to end suffering
and attain enlightenment.

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What is the First Moral Precept?

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Refrain from taking life. Not killing any living being.

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What is the Second Moral Precept?

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Refrain from taking what is not given. Not stealing from anyone.

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What is the Third Moral Precept?

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Refrain from the misuse of the senses/sexual misconduct.

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What is the Fourth Moral Precept?

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Refrain from wrong/false speech.

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What is the Fifth Moral Precept?

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Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind.

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What is the First Eightfold Path?

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Right action (behaving in a skilful way and not harming others).

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What is the Second Eightfold Path?

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Right speech (speaking truthfully).

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What is the Third Eightfold Path?

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Right livelihood (choosing a job/earning a living in a way that doesn’t cause suffering or
harm to others).

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What is the Fourth Eightfold Path?

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Right mindfulness (being aware of yourself and the emotions of others).

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What is the Fifth Eightfold Path?

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Right effort (putting effort into meditation and positive emotions).

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What is the Sixth Eightfold Path?

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Right concentration (developing focus so that you are able to meditate).

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What is the Seventh Eightfold Path?

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Right view/understanding (remembering that actions have consequences).

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What is the Eighth Eightfold Path?

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Right intention (being clear about following the Buddhist path).

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What is Nirvana?

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Nirvana is the ultimate goal of religious practice and involves breaking free from the cycle
of life. It marks the end of desire or craving and therefore the end of suffering.

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What is Enlightenment?

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When a person reaches a state of full understanding about the truth of life.

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What is Asceticism?

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The practice of self denial for religious and spiritual development. Not allowing oneself any
pleasures in life, for example, living on a tiny amount of food each day.

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What is The Middle Way?

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This teaching advises a path of moderation, taking a middle way between extremes. In
particular, the Buddha advises against taking a path which is too difficult or too easy.

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What is Karuna?

A

Compassion

32
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What is Metta?

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Loving Kindness

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What is Karma (Kamma)?

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Karma means action and therefore shows that all actions have consequences.

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