buddhism

vad är de fyra ädla sanningarna?

De fyra ädla sanningarna är Buddhs centrala läror som beskriver lidandets natur och vägen till dess upphör

Vad innebär Dukka?

Dukka avser lidande, missnöje och livets oföränderlighet i buddhismen.

Karma

The law of actions and their consequences, significantly impacting an individual's life and future rebirths.

Nirvana

The ultimate state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth, characterized by complete insight and peace.

Buddha

Siddharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who attained enlightenment and shared the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Three Jewels

The Buddha (the teacher), the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners) which are central to Buddhist faith.

Theravada Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that emphasizes individual enlightenment and strict adherence to early teachings.

Mahayana Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that focuses on universal compassion and the role of bodhisattvas in helping others attain enlightenment.

Meditation

A central practice in Buddhism used to cultivate mindfulness, insight, and inner peace.

Five Precepts

Moral guidelines in Buddhism that encourage abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants, aimed at fostering ethical living.