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Buddhism Review
Question | Answer |
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meditate | to calm or clear the mind |
enlightenment | a state of perfect wisdom |
Theravada Buddhism | A sect that focuses on the wisdom of Buddha |
nirvana | a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering |
Mahayana Buddhism | a sect that focuses on the compassion of Buddha |
monastery | secluded religious community |
1 of the 4 Noble Truths | Life is filled with suffering |
1 of the 4 Noble Truths | Suffering is caused by people's wants. |
1 of the 4 Noble Truths | Suffering can be ended if people stop wanting things, like more pleasure or more power. |
1 of the 4 Noble Truths | To stop wanting things, people must follow 8 basic laws, called the Eightfold Path. |
4 Noble Truths | Foundation of Buddhism |
Eightfold Path | to guide people without making life too strict or too easy |
1 of Eightfold Path | To know the truth |
1 of Eightfold Path | To intend to resist evil |
1 of Eightfold Path | To not say anything to hurt others |
1 of Eightfold Path | To respect life, property, and morality |
1 of Eightfold Path | To work at a job that does not injure others |
1 of Eightfold Path | To try to free one's mind from evil |
1 of Eightfold Path | To be in control of one's feelings and thoughts |
1 of Eightfold Path | To practice appropriate forms of concentration |