Buddhism test
Anatman
"no soul" the permanent unchanging self doesn't exist; opposite of atman
3 jewels of Buddhism
Dharma, karma, and Buddha
Noble eightfold path
path between indulgence and self-denial (Middle Way)
Right understanding
seeing things as they truly are
Right thought
pure mind; no wrong thoughts
Right Speech
talking kindly and honestly to other people
Right conduct
don't commit moral crimes; act generously not greedily
Right livelyhood
make money off good things; no slaughter or weapon-making
Right effort
only good thoughts
Right mindfulness
only good thoughts
Right concentration
concentration on one object during meditation
4 noble truths
1) life is filled with suffering
2) the cause of suffering is desire
3) to cease suffering one must cease desiring
4) the path to the end of suffering (noble eightfold path)
Arhat
"Worthy one" is someone who attained Nirvana in their lifetime
Purpose of the Noble Eightfold Path
for Buddhists to have a path to Nirvana
Sangha
Buddhist community
Who is Bodhisattva
someone waiting to be enlightened till after all humans have reached Nirvana
How are Mahayana monks and Theravada monks different?
they have slightly different rules
What are the differences between Japanese Zen monks and Shin monks?
Zen Buddhists do not beg for their livelihood and Shins are allowed to marry
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama "to awaken
Nirvana
Release from suffering and samsara; spiritual goal for Buddhists
Four sights
4 encounters that taught Siddhartha about the world
first sight
old age (crippled man)
second sight
Illness (sick man)
third sight
Death (decaying corpse)
fourth sight
An ascetic
Ascetic
Renouncing material comforts to live a self-disciplined life; religious devotion
Bodhi Tree
The large and sacred fig tree where Siddhartha sat when he achieved enlightenment
Enlightenment
state of being awakened about life's illusions and removed from the cycle of rebirth
Middle way
Path between indulgence and self-denial
sangha
Buddhist community
3 jewels
1. Buddha
2. Dharma
3. Sangha
Three Marks of Existence
1. Anatta
2. Anicca
3. Dukkha
Anatta
We are constantly changing (no ultimate reality within)
Anicca
Impermanence (existence is constantly changing)
Dukkha
Suffering is a natural result of things constantly changing
Three rafts
1. Theravada
2. Theravada
3. Vajrayana
Theravada
"Way of the elders", meditative focus that leads to an emphasis on Monistic life
Mahayana
"The great vehicle", focusses on buddha himself and compassion being more highly regarded than wisdom
Vajrayana
"Vehicle of the Diamond", believe in harnessing energy to fight desire, uses the mandalas, mudras and mantras
Dharma
Cosmic law and order
Pali
Common language of people
Five Precepts
1. Do not take life
2. Do not take what is not given
3. Do not engage in sensuous misconduct
4. Do not use false speech
5. Do not drink intoxicant
Latter Five Precepts (only for monks/nuns)
1. Do not eat after noon
2. Do not watch dancing or shows
3. Do not use garlands perfumes or ornaments
4. Do not use a high or soft bed
5. Do not accept gold or silver