Theravada Buddhism Flashcards
Goal of Theravada Buddhism
to pattern your life on the life of Siddhartha
sangha
the community of believers, monks and nuns
dhamra
Buddhist law, teachings, and truths
merit
good karma
dana
practice of giving/making donations to the sangha for merit
Tripitaka
Buddhist scriptures as a whole- 3 basket
The three basket of Tripitaka
Sutra, Vinaya, Abhidharma
stupa
a place that holds a relic, mound like monument, improve merit
jataka
tales/stories about the Buddha before his enlightenment, folk-like
bhikkhuni
a fully ordained Buddhist nun
sutra
teachings/scriptures from Buddha
Dipamkara
the Buddha that brought dharma into the world before this one
arhat
someone who will attain enlightenment within 7 lifetimes
Vinaya
the code of conduct for monks and nuns, their rules
reliquary
something that holds a relic
Sumati
Shakyamuni past life during the last world, takes vow to become the next Buddha
Rainy Season Retreat
period of three months during monsoon season where monks and nuns devote their time to their practice
Abhidharma
advanced/higher Buddhist teachings
maechi
nuns that practice but are not ordained
bhikkhu
fully ordained Buddhist monk
skanda
what makes up the consciousness of having a Self. Explains where the sense of self comes from
abbot
head monk of monastery
Planting Seeds of Buddhism
past life, Sumati, took vow to become Buddha, got prediction from that world’s Buddha
Earlier Life as a Princess
wants to make her vow, can’t receive prediction because she is a woman, must first be reborn as a male
The Past Life: Vessantara
prince who gives whatever is asked, even a prize white elephant, people get mad, kick him and his family out, then gives away family, all for his enlightenment. Teaches impermanence and selflessness
Two Wheels of Dharma
two wheels, one made in months, one made in days. when rolled, the better one stood upright, worse one twirled and settled on ground. layperson vs sangha
King and the Elder
falls asleep, his gals leave to listen to monk, wakes up and is angry, curses the monk. Realizes that’s BAD, is nice next time
Interdependent Origination
suffering isn’t caused by oneself, someone else, or arises spontaneously, nothing can come into being on its own
Death and Funeral of Northern Thai Saint
famous Buddhist dies, remains preserved for years, funeral supports monasteries because it’s a large event, remains are divided because relics are important
Monks and Money
modern monks use money for transportation
Monks and Politics
should be involved to represent their Buddhist morals and improve their society. the wealthy and rich don’t agree bc they’re afraid of being exposed on how bad they treat the poor
