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| the energy of the individuals past thoughts and actions, good or bad; it determines rebirth within the 'wheel' of samara or cycle of rebirth that end only when parinirvana is achieved. Good karma is also called 'merit' (taken from textbook) |
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| the title of respect for a buddhist teacher or leading monks from the school of Vajrayana Buddhism |
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a mandala is a symbolic picture of the universe that represents an imaginary place that is contemplated during meditation. It is a geometric pattern of circles that is made out of sand so that they can be swept away.
Click here to see a time lapse of a mandala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyqVDewZ2kU |
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defined as "suffering"
- characterizes all human life that we cannot escape |
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1. suffering: physical, emotional, mental
2. impermanence: anything that is not permanent (happiness, success, bliss). Although there is nothing wrong with this, one must learn to not embrace them
3. conditioned states: dependance on or affected by something else |
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Suffering: no human being can espcape suffering (dukkha)
Origin: the origin of suffering is in craving, excessive desire
Cessation: suffering will only cease when desires also end
The Eightfold Path: desiring and suffering can be can be eliminated by the eightfold path of self-improvement (taken from exam study guide) |
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8 principles that lead to self-improvement, putting an end to desire. Must work in harmony with eachother.
1. Right Understanding
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Meditation |
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- essential principle.
- to live life in moderation
- called the Middle Way because it is the middle ground between the path of indulgence and the path of aesticism
- it is the only path to Nirvana |
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translates as "to not injure" and is literally taken as so. Another human being must not hurt or enjoy another living being on Earth
If you do hurt someone/something, it hurts your karma |
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The threefold training: higher virtue, higher mind and higher wisdom.
Instructions will lead to abandonment of hatret and delusion which will achieve nirvana |
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the fundamental teachings of Buddhism:
impermanence, suffering and non-self |
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a king from the 3rd century who began a series of wars to expand his territory. After seeing the destruction, he renounced, became a buddhist and promoted non-violence. Buddhism fluorished during this time.
Another important thing: he is tied to the Third Gem of Buddhism: The Sangha |
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| What is the Footprint of Buddha? |
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| symbol that is a physical presence of the Buddha, often interpretated with dharma wheels, lotus flowers and other items that are symbolic to Buddhism |
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| one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts. This school draws it's scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka or Pali Canon |
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| the later of the two great schools of Buddhism characterized by eclecticism and a general belief in a common search for salvation, sometimes thought to be attainable through faith alone. |
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Prajna: deals with the ability to see reality as it truly is
Vimalakirti Sutra: teaches the meaning of non-duality
Pure Land Sutras: describe Amitabha and his Pure Land of Bliss
Lotus Sutra: proposes that the 3 Yanas are not 3 different paths leading to 3 different goals, but 1 path that leads to 1 goal |
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| an emphasis is made on the attainment of enlightenment and personal expression of direct insight in the Buddhist teachings. However, it de-emphasizes the knowledge of the sutras and doctrine, favoring an understanding of zazen and interaction with an accomplished teacher |
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| Pure Land Buddhism offers a way to enlightenment for people who can't handle the subtleties of meditation, endure long rituals, or just live especially good lives. The practice is to chant Amitabha Buddha's name, working towards total concentration and trusting that you will be reborn in the Pure Land |
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| Vajrayana/Tibetan Buddhism |
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| Emphasizes on mantras, and sometimes called Tantric because envisions cosmic reality as the interplay of male and female forces. Teaches practical approaches to tapping into the energy produced as a result |
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