Buddhism Teachings Flashcards
1
Q
Ascetic
A
Living in strict discipline and denial of pleasure
2
Q
Sadhu
A
Someone who devotes their life to a spiritual path as a holy person
3
Q
Meditation
A
A practise of calming and focusing the mind, reflecting deeply on specific teachings
4
Q
Mara
A
A spirit that represents the three poisons
5
Q
Samsara
A
Cycle of life death and rebirth
6
Q
Nirvana
A
A state of complete enlightenment
7
Q
Dukkha
A
Suffering
8
Q
Anicca
A
The concept that nothing is the same and everything is changing
9
Q
Anatta
A
Humans do not have souls
10
Q
Tanha
A
Craving or desire (second noble truth)
