Buddhism: The Concept of Dhamma (Dharma) (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Dhamma (dharma)
Dhamma (dharma)
Buddha's teachings; truth; universal law
Pali language
Pali language
Main language for Theravada Buddhism texts
Sanskrit language
Sanskrit language
Language used in Mahayana Buddhism texts
The three refuges of Buddhism
The three refuges of Buddhism
Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Sangha
Sangha
Buddhist community
Dependent arising
Dependent arising
All things arise in dependence on conditions
What does the Tibetan Wheel of Life symbolise?
What does the Tibetan Wheel of Life symbolise?
Samsara
Nidanas
Nidanas
12 factors illustrating birth, death & rebirth
Samsara
Samsara
Repeating cycle of life, birth, death & rebirth
Kamma (Karma)
Kamma (Karma)
Actions; skilful action → happiness, unskilful → unhappiness
Nirvana
Nirvana
Complete enlightenment, happiness & peace
How many links (nidanas) in Tibetan Wheel of Life?
How many links (nidanas) in Tibetan Wheel of Life?
12
What is the Buddhist aim regarding samsara?
What is the Buddhist aim regarding samsara?
Break free of the cycle to end suffering
How to break the cycle of samsara?
How to break the cycle of samsara?
Break habit of craving (tanha)