The Path To Enlightenment Flashcards
What is another name for the Middle Way?
The Eight Fold Path
What are the 5 Aggregates/Khandas?
Form Sensation Perception Mental formations Consciousness
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
To reach Nirvana
To be Enlightened
Why must Buddhists avoid lies, gossip and time-wasting chatter?
It may cause suffering to themselves or others
Work should ________, not _______ others
Benefit
Harm
Buddhists seek to deepen their _______________ of life
Understanding
To make progress, Buddhists must think about _______, conditioned ___________ and the origin of _________
Life
Existence
Suffering
‘Right Intention’ is what?
A decision to follow the Buddhist path for unselfish reasons
Buddhists should train the mind to …?
Set aside negative thoughts and try to see the good in others
Buddhists aim to become more _______ of themselves and their ______________
Aware
Surroundings
Meditation trains the mind to become ______, develop loving-___________ and gain insight to the _______ ____ ______
Calm
Kindness
Truths of life