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Buddhism
Basics and Different Types
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Art History
Undergraduate 2
10/06/2011

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Shakyamuni
Definition
the Indian prince who abandoned his privileges in order to search for the true nature of being
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Dharma
Definition
the teachings of Buddha
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4 Noble Truths
Definition
life is suffering
the reason for suffering is desire
liberation from suffering comes from the cessation of desire
there is a path one can follow to free oneself from desire
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the Eightfold Path
Definition
right understanding, purpose, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, awareness, and concentration
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Buddhism's appeal to Japan
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the concept of a chakravartin, a universal ruler, who is represented by a secular version of the Buddha, who is given the divine right to rule in exchange for protecting and fostering Buddhism within his domain.
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