Buddhism page 4 Flashcards
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Magga
The fourth noble truth, the way to stop suffering, the eightfold path
Mahayana Buddhism
An umbrella term to describe some later Buddhist traditions including pure land buddhism.
Mala
Prayer beads that are used to count the number of recitations in a mantra.
Mantra
A short sequence of sacred syllables
Mandala
An intricate circle shaped pattern that is used for meditation.
Meditation
An intricate circle shaped pattern that is used for meditation.
Mantra
A short sequence of sacred syllables
Mara
A demon that represents spiritual obstacles
Meditation
Practice of calming and focusing the mind and reflecting deeply
Meditation (Samadhi)
A section of the threefold way that empasises the role of meditation in the process of development
Metta
Loving kindness, showing a kind attitude towards others.
Mindfulness of Breathing
Meditation practice focusing on breathing
Monastery (vihara)
A place where Buddhist monks and nuns live
Nibbana/nirvana
A state of complete enlightenment
Nidanas
12 factprs that illustrate the process of birth, death and rebirth.
Nirodha
the third noble truth: suffering can be stopped
Pali
The language of early Buddhists
Parinirvana Day
A Mahayana festival that commemorates the Buddha’s passing
Puja
Act of worship
Pure land Buddhism
A Mahayana form of Buddhism based on the belief in Amitbha
Retreat
a period of time spent away from everyday life in order to meditate
Samantha meditation
calming mediation; a type of meditation that involves calming the mind and developing deeper concentration
Samsara
the repeating cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth
Sanudaya
the second noble truth: here are causes of suffering
Sanskrit
the language used in later Indian Buddhists texts
Shrine
an area with a statue of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, which provides Buddhists with a focus point for meditation and devotion
