Samsara Flashcards
What is Dependent Origination
You’re the cause of your own reality and experiences
Circumstances of your next life are affected by your actions in this life
The 6 Realms
Realm of Humans (a little of all three root poisons)
Realm of Gods (greed, pride specifically)
Realm of titans (greed)
Realm of animals (ignorance)
Realm of Greedy Ghosts (self explanitory)
Realm of Hell (all three to extreme)
3 Root Poisons
Pig- Ignorance
Snake- Hatred
Cockerell- Greed
Dhammapada 153
“Through many a birth in samsara have wondered in vain, seeking the builder of this house (of life), repeated in birth is indeed suffering”
The life cycle
Full of suffering and fueled by desire
Cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth
What does the Buddha and the Moon represent in the wheel of life
Buddha represents three jewels (dharma, sangha and Buddha) and he’s pointing to the moon which represents enlightenment and nibbana