Buddhist Beliefs

Question 1

Metta

Answer 1

Loving kindness

Question 2

Dukkha

Answer 2

Suffering exists and can be stopped by reaching nirvana. Unavoidable fact that it is part of life.

Question 3

Anicca

Answer 3

Impermanence. No such thing as a self or ‘me’

Question 4

Anatta

Answer 4

No self

Question 5

Eightfold Path

Answer 5

The teachings of the Buddha that can lead to the end of suffering: 1 - Right Views; 2 - Right Thinking; 3 - Right Speech; 4 - Right Action; 5 - Right Livelihood; 6 - Right Effort; 7 - Right Mindfulness; 8 - Right Meditation.

Question 6

Enlightenment

Answer 6

The realisation of the truth about life. In Buddhism it releases a person from the cycle of rebirth.

Question 7

Three Marks of Existence

Answer 7

In Buddhism these are impermanence (anicca), dissatisfaction or suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). They are characteristics shared by all humans.

Question 8

Karma

Answer 8

Actions, and the consequences of actions. An important concept in Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism.

Question 9

Pratitya

Answer 9

Dependant origination. Everything is caused by everything.

Question 10

Meditation

Answer 10

Thinking quietly as a spiritual or religious exercise. Connection of the mind and soul with the Divine using breathing and other techniques. In Buddhism, using one of a set of techniques or exercises for calming the mind, developing positive emotions and understanding the way things are.