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Buddhism Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |