The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path- Page 24-26 Flashcards
What is the first noble truth?
Since all existence is impermanent, all existence involves suffering
What is the second noble truth?
All suffering comes from craving and desire
What is the third Noble Truth?
If you cease craving then you cease suffering because the cannot be affected by the three poisons (greed, ignorance, hatred)
What is the Fourth Noble Truth?
To cease craving you need to follow the middle way and follow the Eightfold Path to Nibbana
What metaphor is used to describe the Four Noble Truths?
Medical Model- 1st: diagnosis
2nd: cause
3rd: cure
4th: prescription
What does the Eightfold Path show Buddhists how to do?
How to live their lives so they can reach enlightenment
What are the 3 parts of the Eightfold Path?
Wisdom (panna)
Morality (sila)
Meditation (samadhi)
What are the two elements of wisdom (panna)
Right view
Right intentions
What is right view?
Seeing the world for what it actually is (Four Noble Truths)
What is Right Intention?
Having only compassionate and positive thoughts and actions
What are the 3 elements that make up Morality (Sila)?
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
What is Right Speech?
Not lying or gossiping and only speaking positively
What is Right Action?
Not hurting others or misbehaving sexually. Only act with kindness
What is Right Livelihood?
Avoiding working in industry that obstructs Right Action, Right Speech or Right Thought
What are the 3 elements that make up Meditation (Samadhi)?
Right effort
Right Mindfulness
Right concentration
