3 dharma seals / 4 noble truths
The three dharma seals?
Impermanence, no-self, suffering (nirvana)
Karma is created from ________ actions
Intentional
who practices 6 paramitas? viet translation too. explain who they are.
bodhisattvas / bo tat
One who practices with the vow to put others before oneself, which may influence forgoing enlightenment until all others have achieved it
They will sacrifice themselves to Rebirth so they can help others’ suffering
how are 5 precepts different than 8 retreat precepts?
observed temporarily on retreat days
How many links are in the cycle of rebirth?
12
The 4 noble truths
Truth of suffering
Truth of cause of suffering
Truth of the end of suffering
Truth to the path leading to the end of sufferingExplain right effort
Right Effort is the commitment to prevent negative states of mind and cultivate positive ones. This includes letting go of unhelpful thoughts, avoiding harmful actions, and actively fostering habits that lead to inner peace and wisdom.
Effort to keep practicing the dharma
white lotus
list 8 retreat precepts
no killing
no stealing
no lying
no sexual misconduct
no intoxication
no eating at improper times
no entertainment, beautification, adornments
no using luxurious seats or beds
What starts the cycle of rebirth? define it
Ignorance - lack of understanding of the nature of reality
Explain the first noble truth
truth of suffering: suffering cannot end until we acknowledge it exists. All life is suffering
Three categories of 8fold path
wisdom, ethical conduct, mental discipline
name the 6 paramitas
generosity
ethical conduct
patience
diligence
meditation/concentration
wisdom
which of the 5 precepts completely shifts in the 8 retreat precepts
no sexual misconduct --> full celibacy
no intoxication (i taught to be mindful when consuming toxins) --> none at all
which link leads into craving?
feeling / sensation
How can something that brings happiness lead to suffering?
Pleasurable experiences are temporary and eventually lead to suffering when they change or end
How do we end the cycle of rebirth in regards to karma?
We end the accumulation of our NEGATIVE karma
(purify our current negative karma with compassion/meditation/forgiveness, attaining enlightenment - realizing the nature of reality and overcoming desires, attachments, and ignorance that fuel karmic actions.)
what does bai sen trang symbolize?
purity, wisdom, & commitment to following the path of the Buddha
why do we refrain from entertainment, adornments, & beautification during retreats?
encourage inwards focus rather than outward
what does dependent origination help us understand?
there is an interconnected chain of causes and effects that lead to suffering and rebirth.
Each step is a step in the cycle of existence, showing how ignorance and desire shape our experiences.
By understanding, practitioners can gain insight into how suffering arises and how it can be alleviated.We find liberation from suffering through the recognition of these interdependent relationships.
Why should we live in the present and be happy with what we have
Cause of suffering is craving (truth of cause of suffering). Always wanting the next or new thing, is continuously seeking happiness elsewhere, meaning we are unsatisfied with what we have.
past karma affects our current circumstances. how can understanding impermanence help?
While past karma affects current circumstances, it does not eliminate free will. Each person has the ability to make new choices and create fresh karma in the present. This means that change is always possible, and past actions don’t permanently define a person.
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if precepts 1-5 establish moral purity and non-harm, what do 6-8 establish?
renunciation, simplicity, and discipline. This creates the ideal environment for meditation and insight.
list the 12 links in order
Ignorance (not understanding the true nature of reality)
Mental Formations (our actions influenced by ignorance)
Consciousness (awareness that arises from our actions)
Name and Form (our mind and body)
The Six Senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and thinking)
Contact (interaction between senses and the world)
Feeling (the experience of pleasure, pain, or neutrality)
Craving (the desire for pleasant experiences)
Clinging (attachment to things or experiences)
Becoming (the process of existence shaped by craving and clinging)
Birth (the start of a new life)
Old Age and Death (the inevitable suffering of aging and dying)