everything Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three marks of existence
A
Dukkha- suffering
Anicca- impermanence
Anatta- no self
2
Q
what are the four noble truths?
A
Dukkha- The fact of suffering, suffering is a necessary attribute of sentient existence
Samudaya- cause of suffering is caused by passions, craving, Tanha, (cause of suffering)
Nirodha- Cessation of suffering or extinction of passion (effect of happiness)
Magga- The path leading tp the extinction of passion (cause of happiness) i.e Eightfold path.
3
Q
what does Tanha mean?
A
literally translates as thirst. it means that ‘craving’ is the chief root of suffering and the ever continuing cycle of rebirths. central teaching of buddhism, the second noble truth.
