Theravada, The Arhat Ideal And Mahayna, The Bodhisattva Ideal Flashcards
1
Q
Theravada
A
Way of the elders: conservative and faithful the the Dhamma
2
Q
Dhammapada
A
Verses of the dhamma, Theravadan holy text
3
Q
Bhikku
A
Monk
4
Q
Arhat
A
One who is enlightened, ‘one who is worthy of respect’
5
Q
Mahayana
A
‘The great vehicle’, less conservative sect of Buddhism more focused on community.
6
Q
Lotus sutra
A
Most important Mahayanan text.
7
Q
Bodhisattva
A
Someone who delays their nirvana to help other people achieve enlightenment.
8
Q
Avalokitesvara
A
Bodhisattva of compassion
