Introduction to Suffering and Buddhism

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture about suffering, Buddhism, and personal transformation.

Suffering

The feeling of distress or pain that can arise from unmet desires or attachments.

Acceptance

The acknowledgment of reality as it is, without trying to change it.

Evil

An absence of good, often discussed in philosophical and theological contexts as a challenge to the existence of a good deity.

Desire

A strong feeling of wanting to have something, which is seen as a root cause of suffering in Buddhism.

Attachment

An emotional connection to people or things that can lead to suffering when those attachments are threatened.

Craving

An intense desire for something that often leads to dissatisfaction if unmet.

Delusion

A false belief or judgment about oneself or the world.

Nirvana

A state of liberation and freedom from suffering, achieved by extinguishing desires.

Four Noble Truths

The foundational principles of Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.

Eightfold Path

A guide in Buddhism consisting of eight aspects of character development that lead to the cessation of suffering.