Buddhism Quiz Flashcards
The Five Precepts
Basic Buddhist code of ethics. These are rules followed by Buddhists to control improper physical and verbal behaviour that might because suffering
Abstain from killing or harming living beings (AHIMSA)
Abstain from stealing
Abstain from improper sexual conduct
Abstain from false speech
Abstain from taking alchol and harmful drugs
Noble Eightfold Path
Right View: Making the commitment to living in such a way that suffering can end
Right Thought: learning the nature of reality and the truth about life
Right Effort: making sure that your efforts are constructive and not destructive
Right Speech: Speaking the ruth in a helpful and compassionate way
Right Conduct: living a life consistent with the Five precepts
Right Livelihood: earning a living in a way that does not hurt others
Right Mindfulness: recognizing that value of the moment; being mindful of who we are and where we cone from
Right Concentration: Expanding our consciousness through meditation
The Four Noble Truths
The noble truth of suffering
All life is suffering
Happiness is impermanent
The origin of Suffering
The because of suffering is ignorance, craving, attachment and desire
One should enjoy fulfillment of basic needs and not be greedy
The End of Suffering
Their is a way to end suffering
Goal of life should be to eliminate wrong desires
The Path to End Suffering
The way to end suffering is to follow the Middle Way
This is accomplished through the Noble Eightfold Path
