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Review 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 traditional provinces of Tibet?

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U-Tsang
Amdo
Kham

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Explain the logic of the 4 noble truths as if you were dealing with medicine.

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1: The truth of suffering - identifying the symptoms
2: Origin of suffering - identifying source of symptoms
3: Cessation of suffering - overcome the source of suffering
4: Path to Cessation - eliminate source of suffering

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3
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Why is there so much emphasis on removing the origin of suffering?

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If you remove the origin, you remove the suffering

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What are the 12 links of dependent arising in the wheel of cyclic existence?

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1: Ignorance
2: Karma
3: Consciousness
4: Name & Form
5: 6 Senses
6: Contact
7: Feeling
8: Craving
9: Grasping
10: Existing
11: Birth
12: Aging & Dying

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What are the 6 realms in the wheel of cyclic existence?

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1: Humans
2: Gods
3: Demi-Gods
4: Hungry Ghosts
5: Hell Beings
6: Animals

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What are the 3 root delusions/poisons in the wheel of cyclic existence and what are they symbolized by?

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1: Anger - snake
2: Attachment - chicken
3: Ignorance - hog

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7
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What is the subtle form of impermanence?

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Secondary/ Instantaneous change

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What is Karma?

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Process of cause and result

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What are the 4 characteristics of Karma?

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1: Karma is definite
2: Karma multiplies
3: Karma not accumulated will not be experienced
4: Karma committed will not dissipate

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What are the 4 components of Karma?

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1: Basis
2: Intention
- Recognition
- Motive
- Delusion
3: Deed
4: Final Step

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What is the Buddhist view of the self?

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A mistaken belief in the self keeps beings within cyclic existence

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What makes sand mandalas uniquely Tibetan?

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Like the Christian concept of Heaven - manifestation of own mind

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What are the 4 antidotes to laziness?

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1: Faith
2: Aspiration
3: Enthusiasm
4: Ecstasy

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What are the 4 immeasurables?

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1: Love
2: Compassion
3: Joy
4: Equanimity

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According to Shantideva, what is the true source of all happiness?

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A good heart

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16
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What are the preceding moments of anger and hatred?

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Dissatisfaction and unhappiness

17
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What are the 6 perfections?

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1: Generosity
2: Morality
3: Patience
4: Enthusiasm
5: Meditation
6: Wisdom

18
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Explain 1: Generosity of the 6 perfections.

A

Unconditional love, boundless open heart/mind free from attachment and expectation

19
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Explain 2: Morality of the 6 perfections

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through love and compassion, no harm comes to others (foundation for progressing through meditation)

20
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Explain 3: Patience of the 6 perfections

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strength of heart/mind enables us to face challenges without losing composure

21
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Explain 4: Enthusiasm of the 6 perfections

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courage, energy, and endurance to continually practice the Dharma

22
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Explain 5: Meditation of the 6 perfections

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bring clarity, equanimity, and illumination

23
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Explain 6: Wisdom of the 6 perfections

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highest understanding that living beings can attain

24
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What is the basis for recognizing all beings as your mother?

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equanimity meditation - stop discriminating among others

25
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What does it mean to have Bodhicitta?

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to have mind of enlightenment

26
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What is the purpose of the 8 verses of Lo-Jong (mind training)?

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To overcome distorted thoughts

27
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What is Tong-Len

A

Practice of giving and taking

28
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Why do Buddhist teachers strongly advise their students to meditate on death?

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Not to take life for granted - accept death making it easier

29
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What are the 3 root causes of death?

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1: the end of one’s lifespan has been reached
2: All good deeds have been exhausted
3: all karmic support of life has been exhausted

30
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What are the 8 stages of the dying process?

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1: Mirage
2: Smoke
3: Fireflies
4: Flame of a Lamp
5: Vivid White Mind-Sky
6: Vivid Red-Orange Mind-Sky
7: Vivid Black Mind-Sky
8: Clear light

31
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What is the Bardo?

A

state between death and rebirth

32
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What is the longest period of time a person might remain in the Bardo?

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49 days

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