buddhism beliefs and teachings

what are the three jewels?

the buddha (the enlightened one), the dhamma (his teachings), the sangha (the monastic community)

scripture for the three jewels?

“to the buddha for refuge i go..“

what does dependent arising mean?

everything arises in dependence and nothing exists independently which reflects the interconnected nature of reality

what are the three marks of existence?

anicca (impermanence), anatta (non-self), dukkha (suffering)

scripture that teaches impermanence?

“all conditioned things are impermanent“

what are the four noble truths?

dukkha: life contains suffering, samudaya: suffering is caused by craving (tanha), nirodha: suffering can end, magga: the eightfold path is the way to end suffering

what is the eightfold path and how is it structured?

right understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration - grouped into wisdom (panna), ethics (sila), meditation (samadhi)

what is the goal of buddhist practice?

to achieve enlightenment (nirvana) and ending the cycle of rebirth (samsara) by overcoming ignorance and craving

what are the five precepts in buddhism?

to refrain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication