Key Facts and Terms relating to Buddhism Flashcards
1
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Nirvana
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A state of perfect peace and happiness in which hatred, greed and ignorance are overcome.
2
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Meditation
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Method of calming and training the mind.
3
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Buddha
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‘The enlightened one.’
4
Q
Enlightenment
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Understanding the truth about life.
5
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Dukkha
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Suffering.
6
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Bhikkunis
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Buddhist nuns.
7
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Samsara
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World of suffering.
8
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Karma
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Actions that bring about effects.
9
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Dharma
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The teaching of the Buddha.
10
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Anatta
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No permanent self.
11
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Sangha
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Buddhist community.
12
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Metta
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‘Loving kindness’; wishing someone well, and expressing it in practical ways.
13
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Bodhisattva
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‘Enlightened being who seeks to help all others towards enlightenment.
14
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Bhikkhus
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Buddhist monks.
15
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Anicca
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Buddhist teaching that everything is impermanent.
16
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Ascetic
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Someone who chooses to live by strict disciplines.
