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Samsara

a cycle of rebirth

Nirvana

liberation from the cycle of rebirth

Sangha

a convocation of monks/nuns

Dharma

the buddha's teachings

Three Marks of Existence

Anatta, Anicca, Dukkha

Anatta

No self

Anicca

Impermanence

Dukkha

Suffering

Tanha

Desires or cravings

Arhat

Fully enlightened and free from suffering

Nirvana

a state of enlightenment, freedom from suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth (samsara). It is the realization of true peace and liberation.

Meditation

helps individuals develop mindfulness and wisdom, allowing them to detach from desires (tanha) and overcome ignorance, which are the root causes of suffering (dukkha).

Four Noble Truths

the foundation of Buddha's teachings regarding suffering and its cessation

Karma

actions have consequences that affect future rebirths

Moksha/Nirvana

liberation from the cycle of samsara

Compassion

a central virtue of Buddhism, emphasizing kindness and empathy

Mudras

meditation hand movements

Mantras

meditation repeated chants

Mandalas

Sands designs

Dalai Lama

a prominent figure in Tibetan Buddhism

The Three Jewels of Buddhism

The Buddha, The Dharma, The Sangha

The Four Passing Sights

Corpse, a sick man, an ascetic, and an old man

The Three Watches

First Watch: insight into past lives; Second Watch: cycle of birth, death, rebirth (samsara) and karma; Third Watch: understanding the Four Noble Truths and attaining enlightenment (nirvana).

Sangha

The Buddhist community of monks, nuns, and lay practitioners who support one another in following the path to enlightenment.

Anicca

All things are constantly changing and nothing remains permanent.

Dukkha

Life is marked by suffering due to attachment, craving, and impermanence.

Anatta

There is no permanent, unchanging self or soul; identity is constantly shifting.

Tanha

Craving, attachment, or desire; the cause of dukkha (suffering), according to the Second Noble Truth.

Karma

Actions motivated by desire, greed, or ignorance create negative karma, prolonging suffering.

Theravada

The oldest and most traditional form of Buddhism, mainly practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia.

Arhat

An enlightened person who has broken free from samsara.

Pali Canon

The earliest Buddhist scriptures followed in Theravada Buddhism.

Nirvana

The ultimate goal in Buddhism, representing liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Mindfulness

Being intentionally aware of the present, which reduces tanha by fostering detachment from desires.

Meditation

A key practice in Buddhism that aids in learning detachment and achieving inner peace.

Detachment

Central to Buddhism; it is learned through meditation, mindfulness, generosity, and accepting impermanence.

Samsara

The cycle of rebirth that one seeks to break free from in Buddhism.

Bodhisattvas

In Mahayana Buddhism, beings who delay their own enlightenment to help others achieve it.

Christianity

Also teaches detachment, seen in Jesus' teachings on material wealth and surrendering to God's will.

Ascetic practices

Practices of monks and nuns in Christianity that reflect a commitment to detachment.