Refuge Flashcards
What are the three refuges
Buddha
Sangha
Dharma
What are they seeking refuge from
Dukkha
Tanha
Three poisons
What is Buddha seen as
Role model
Teacher
Source of wisdom
Spiritual being (Mahayana)
What did Buddha show
Possibility of nirvana and proof it’s possible
What is dharma
Teachings of the buddha
What’s sangha divided in
Monastic
Lay
What are three baskets (tipitaka)
Vinaya-monastic rules
Abhidamma- discussion of Buddhist philosophy
Sutta- collection of discussions between Buddha and sangha
What does materialism do
Corrupt an fuel greed
What expels you from Buddhist life
Sexual intercourse
Stealing
Killing
Claim to be a superior human state
How is meditation good
Removes self doubt
Treats negative emotions as an antibiotic
Helps you find yourself
Thic quang duc
Self immolation-sacrificed himself for a greater cause
He burned himself whilst meditating an did not move a muscle
What’s the antidote to three poisons
Dana(generosity)
How to become a bodhisattva
Complete the ten paramitas
What can monks own
Robe
Belt
Razor
Bowl
Staff
Toothpick
