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Buddha quote on the four noble truths

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“I teach suffering, it origin, cessation and path. That’s all I teach”

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what is Dukkha

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the truth of suffering

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what is Samudaya

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the origin of suffering

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what is Nirodha

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the cessation of suffering

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what is Magga

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the path to Cessation of suffering

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what did the buddha teach as the root of suffering

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desire (Tanha)

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what is Tanha also part of

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Tanha is one of the 12 causes

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what did the buddha teach as a way to extinguish desire

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to liberate oneself from attachment

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the buddha is often compared to a physician, what is the rest when talking of the 4 noble truths

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the first two noble truths he diagnoses the problem. third noble turret is the realisation that there is a cure.the 4th is the prescription

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why did the Buddha discourage questions of Nirvana

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he wanted those to concentrate on the task at hand.

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what is the eightfold path also known as

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the middle way

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what can the eightfold path be grouped into

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into Wisdom
ethical conduct
and meditation

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in the eightfold path what is within Wisdom

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Right understanding, and right intention

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what is grouped into morality in the eightfold path

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right speech, right action and right livelihood

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what is grouped in concentration in the eightfold path

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right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.

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why must a Buddhist aim to achieve wisdom

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to understand things as they are, to be able to perceive the relation between cause and affect

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why must a Buddhist aim to be conduct morality

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it is a power when held helps to bring harmony, and wisdom, if abused ignorance and delusion is there.

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why must Buddhists aim to reach meditation

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higher knowledge brings a clear understanding of the truth about how things really are

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what was the Buddhas first sermon in the deer park about

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the four noble truths

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20
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what are the health benefits of meditation

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meditation can be seen to reduce stress and anxiety and decrease cardio diseases

21
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what are the two types of meditation

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Samatha and Vipassana

22
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what can Vipassana be translated as

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insight

23
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what can Samatha be translated as

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concentration

24
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what is the purpose of Samatha

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it is to develop a mind that rests in calm abiding

25
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what is the most common way to practise Samatha

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through development of concentration, most often done with the practise of breath

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what is the purpose of Vipassana

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to learn to see the truth of the three marks of existence

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why is Samatha helpful in the practise of Vipassana

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practice of Vipassana is difficult without a calm mind, developing a calm mind leads to the opportunity to develop insight

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how is Samatha practise potentially dangerous

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one can only understand reality if they focus on it, therefore, if a person s uncomfortable they will avoid understanding and stay in the controllable illusion

29
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what is vipassana used to identify

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to identify mental states then develop pure awareness and attention to experiences as they happen.

30
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which one of the three marks of existence is key to meditation

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Anatta, by rejecting the idea of self, you develop a stronger awareness of self

31
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Dalai lama quote on peace for ourselves

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“we can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves”

32
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quote in which vipassana creates …

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“a dispassion toward all events , thus leading the mind to realise from suffering”

33
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what dd the Buddha teach about meditation

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that there are not two but rather one whole and he discusses three levels of mindfulness

34
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what are the three levels to mindfulness

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  • develop skills to understand the mind
  • being aware of phenomenon
  • mind reaches a perfect state of equilibrium
35
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what did the buddha teach of meditation with the eightfold path

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it is part of a larger program that includes all factors of the eight fold path

36
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what is an example of practising Vipassana

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Tihar jail

37
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what happened in Tihar jail

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  • tiara help 10,000 prisoners and was known for its inhumane conditions
  • prisoner took a 10 day course
    -first three days was calming the mind the other 6 was when vipassana was taught
  • by the end remorse and forgiveness was sought
38
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during meditation, what is the name for entering different stages of consciousness

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jhanas

39
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what are the five Jeans

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  • application of thought
  • examining
  • joy
  • happiness
  • one pointedness
40
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what happens when you master the initial 4 Jhanas

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buddhist scriptures decibel 4 levels of Jhana which passes beyond the realm of desire.

41
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what is the secular approach to meditation

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involves benefits of awareness and calm, but it does not question the role of faith. Bodhi believes that those who use mediation in a secular way cannot attain Nirvana

42
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what is the Buddhist approach to Meditation

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the final goal is Nirvana, Bodhi believes its important to accept faith and embrace the Dharma to liberate from samsara

43
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arguments that meditation is the most important part of Buddhism

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  • it is practised by all levels of Buddhists therefore, it has great value
  • Buddhists attain enlightenment through meditation
  • the buddha established the principles of meditation
44
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argument saying that mediation is not the most important part of buddhism

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  • lay buddhist might concentrate more on generating good karma and supporting the sangha
45
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how does Denise Cush highlight the importance of the four noble truths

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the role of the four noble truths promote the use of mindfulness and ethical living amongst the complexities of modern life.

46
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what is the goal of Vipassana

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to understand the three marks of existence

47
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what is the last of the eight fold path and its importance

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Samadhi, the state of very deep peace and without this other parts of the eightfold path cannot be truly achieved

48
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why is understanding the three marks of existence important

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allows the understanding of Anatta, over coming the illusion of self is said to of reached Samadhi

49
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what is the analogy of the contaminated bowl

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you cannot see within a contaminated bowl. the same as the mind cannot find its true nature

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