Key Buddhist Teachings

Question 1

What are the Three Jewels?

Answer 1

1.The Buddha-role model.
2.The Dhamma-teachings of the Buddha.
3.The Sangha-Buddhist community.

Question 2

What are the Three Marks of Existence?

Answer 2

1.Dukkha-suffering.
2.Anicca-Impermanence.
3.Anatta-no fixed self or soul.

Question 3

What are the Five Aggregates?

Answer 3

1.Form-our bodies.
2.Sensation-our feelings.
3.perception-our ways of understanding things.
4.Mental formations-our thoughts.
5.Consciousness-our awareness of things.

Question 4

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Answer 4

1.Suffering exists.
2.Suffering is caused by cravings and attachment.
3.There is a way to overcome suffering.
4.Following the Eightfold Path will lead to the end of suffering.

Question 5

What are The Six Perfections?

Answer 5

Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom