Dhamma: Human Destiny (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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What is Amitabha's Pure Land called?

Sukhavati

What is Sukhavati free from?

Dukkha (suffering)

What is samsara?

Cycle of birth and death

Arhat definition

Perfected person who has achieved Nibbana

Theravada Buddhism goal

To become an arhat

Mahayana Buddhism goal

To become a Bodhisattva

Bodhisattva definition

Enlightened being who helps others achieve enlightenment

Bodhisattva Vow meaning

Commitment to help all sentient beings achieve enlightenment

Three Poisons in Buddhism

Greed, hatred, and ignorance

Six qualities for Bodhisattva

Generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, wisdom

What is anatta?

Non-self

Main Pure Land Buddhism practice

Reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha

Pure Land Buddhism began in which country?

China

Nibbana definition

Freedom from samsara and suffering

What is Dhamma?

Buddha's teachings

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