RPE - Buddhism terms

Dukkha

The Truth that all life is unsatisfactoriness. It is the 1st noble truth

Samudaya

The Truth of where unsatisfactoriness comes from- the 2nd noble truth.

Nirodha

The truth of how to end unsatisfactoriness- the 3rd noble truth

Magga

The truth of the path to end unsatisfactoriness. Also known as the middle way. It is the 4th noble truth

8-fold path

This is the path of the middle way (magga). It is 8 things we must try to have and do in order to live a life in the middle way that overcomes dukka

Right Speech

One step on the 8-fold path. We must use our speech for good; not gossiping or lying, but standing up for others without a voice of their own

Right Action

A step on the 8-fold path. We must make sure our actions are positive; we should protest injustice, sign petitions to stop cruelty, stand up for others. We must not be bullies, hurting others with our actions.

Right Livelihood

A step on the 8-fold path. This means having the right job that is a force for good and not bad. It means not being a butcher or someone who slaughters animals (Buddhists are often vegetarian), but being a social worker, police officer or doctor- someone who helps others!

Hedonism

A lifestyle of overindulgence. The Buddha lived this type of life when he was born.

Asceticism

A lifestyle of deprivation. The Buddha tried this lifestyle for 6 years, but realised it did no thelp him reach enlightenment!

3 poisons

Ignorance, hatred and greed. These are the 3 things which keep us in a state of discontent and unsatisfactoriness (dukkha)

Animals of the 3 poisons

• Rooster- Greed

• Pig-Ignorance

• Snake-Hatred