Buddhism Key Beliefs: Faith (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Dhamma (dharma)
Dhamma (dharma)
Buddha's teachings; truth; universal law or principle
Pali
Pali
Main language used for Theravada Buddhism texts
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Language in later Buddhist texts, inc. Mahayana Buddhism
Dhamma refers to
Dhamma refers to
Truth about all things (understood by enlightened beings)
Purpose of Buddha's teachings
Purpose of Buddha's teachings
Reduce suffering & lead to happiness
3 refuges (treasures/jewels) of Buddhism
3 refuges (treasures/jewels) of Buddhism
Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Sangha
Sangha
Buddhist community
Dependent arising
Dependent arising
All things arise in dependence on conditions
Tibetan Wheel of Life symbolises
Tibetan Wheel of Life symbolises
Samsara
Nidanas
Nidanas
12 factors illustrating birth, death & rebirth
Samsara
Samsara
Repeating cycle of life, birth, death & rebirth
Kamma (Karma)
Kamma (Karma)
Person's actions; skilful=happiness, unskilful=unhappiness
Nirvana
Nirvana
Complete enlightenment, happiness & peace
What transfers at death
What transfers at death
Karmic energy to a new body
Breaking samsara cycle
Breaking samsara cycle
Break habit of craving (tanha)