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Buddhism 79-87
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pali | An ancient language of India, similar to Sanskrit but more commonly understood, and used in the writing of many Buddhist texts; most important for Theravada Buddhism. |
| Three Marks of Existence | Characteristics that summarize the changing nature of reality; anatta(no self), anicca (impermanence), and dukkha (suffering) |
| anatta | One of the three marks of existence; the Buddhist doctrine denying a permanent self |
| anicca | One of the three marks of existence; the Buddhist doctrine that all existent things are constantly changing. |
| Five precepts | The basic moral requirements that are binding for all Buddhists. |
| Four Noble Truths | The central teachings of Buddhism: to live is to experience suffering; suffering is caused by desire; the cessation of suffering can be achieved; the solution is the Noble Eightfold Path. |
| dukkha | The first of the Four Noble Truths, the basic Buddhist insight that suffering is part of the human condition. |
| tanha | The second of the Four Noble Truths, selfish desire, which causes dukkha |