Final Buddhism Review Flashcards
1
Q
Buddha
A
Means “awakened one”
- Siddartha
2
Q
Sal Tree
A
Holy tree
3
Q
The Dharma
A
Buddha’s teachings
4
Q
3 Pitakas
A
- 3 parts in Pali Canon (written text):
- Pitakas (baskets)
1.) Discourses (teachings)
2.) Rules for monks (live in sangas)
3.) Added teachings
5
Q
Dukkha
A
- unsatisfied
- truth of suffering
6
Q
Pali Canon
A
Scripture
7
Q
Noble 8 Fold Path
A
1.) Right perspective
2.) Right commitment
3.) Right speech
4.) Right actions
5.) Right livelihood
6.) Right focus
7.) Right minfulness
8.) Right meditation
8
Q
Theravada
A
- Elder’s knowledge
- Oldest existing school for Buddhism
9
Q
Lama
A
teacher
10
Q
Mantra
A
Message
11
Q
3 Cardinal Virtues
A
1.) Loving kindness
2.) Generosity
3.) Understanding
- These add up to compassion
12
Q
Tao
A
The way
13
Q
Yin-Yang
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- Contrast
- Ultimate contrast: Death
- Taoism
14
Q
Koan
A
Japanese word for riddle/paradox
15
Q
Satori
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Japanese word for enlightenment