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World Religion
Buddhism
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 2
11/02/2010

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Samsara
Definition
The everyday world of change and pain
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Nirvana
Definition
release from samsara; the unconditioned state of reality that is the highest goal of Buddhism
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Lama
Definition
a Tibetan Buddhist teacher; a title of honor given to all Tibetan monks
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Sangha
Definition
the community of monks and nuns
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Shunyata
Definition
the Mahayana notion of emptiness, meaning that the universe is empty of permanent reality
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Tripitaka
Definition
the three baskets or collections of Buddhist texts
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Sutra
Definition
a sacred text, especially one said to record the words of Buddha
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Arhat
Definition
the perfect person, in Theravada Buddhism
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Anatta
Definition
the doctrine that there is noself (no soul or permanent essence) in perople and things
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Dukkha
Definition
suffering; the dissatisfaction and sorrow that life brings
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Bodhisattva
Definition
a person of deep compassion, in Mahayana Buddhism
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Suffering
Definition
That life inevitably involves _________
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Desire
Definition
That the cause of suffering is_____ and selfish craving
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Nirvana
Definition
______ is the alternative to suffering
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Eightfold Path
Definition
That the way to overcome selfish craving and desire is by following the _____ ____
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Right Understanding
Definition
Consists of comprehending the first 3 noble truths
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Right Thought
Definition
Consists in fostering one's thoughts of nonviolence and love
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Right Speech
Definition
Not lying, not slandering, not gossiping, etc.
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Right Conduct
Definition
Refers to not taking life, not stealing, not defrauding, and helping others
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Right Livelihood
Definition
Avoid professions where earning a living could cause others harm
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Right Effort
Definition
The determined effort to eliminate and prevent bad states of mind
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Right Mindfulness
Definition
Becoming aware of ourselves, thoughts, and feelings
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Right Concentration
Definition
Practice of deep meditation
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The Buddha, The Dharma, The Sangha
Definition
What are the 3 Jewels?
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Constant change, no permanent identity, suffering
Definition
What are the 3 marks of reality?
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Not to destroy life
Definition
D
Term
Not to steal
Definition
S
Term
Not to commit adultery
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A
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Not to tell lies
Definition
L
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Not to take intoxicants
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I
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Not to eat at forbidden times
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E
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Not to dance, sing, play music, or act on the stage
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S
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Not to use perfumes or jewelry
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J
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Not to use a high or broad bed
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B
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Not to receive gold or silver (i.e. handling money)
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