Buddhism
A Social Class structure that exists in India
Caste System
Dharma
the teaching of Buddha
Who was the first members of the Buddhist sangha?
ascetics
arhats
worthy ones
The holy book of Buddhism. "The three baskets of wisdom"
Tripitaka
How did Buddha feel about Karma
Intentional Action
Middle Way
neither sensual indulgence nor self denial
What are the two language of ancient India.
Sanskrit and Pali
divisions of the eightfold
three division V,I : S,A,L : E,M,C
The Three Marks of Existence
Impermanence, Suffering, No-Self
the title of first sermon
Sermon in the Deer Park
What are Mantras
sounds thought to have spiritual power
What are Mandalas
reality visually
Nirvana
extinguishing of unwholesome desire
skandhas
material form, feelings, perceptions, mental constructions, awareness
Three Refuges and Three Jewels
I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma, I take refuge in the Sangha
Buddha set in motion
Wheel of the Dharma
Four Sights
frail old man, man afflicted by disease, a corpse, death
Noble Eightfold Path
View, Intention, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration
Ten Precepts
killing or harming other beings, taking anything not freely given, sexual misconduct, false speech, using intoxicants, eating after noon, dancing, singing, and foolish entertainments, adorning the body w/ scents and jewelry, sleeping in luxurious beds, handling money