AQA Religious Studies A - Buddhism & Christianity Beliefs

Flashcards for key terms and concepts related to Buddhism and Christianity beliefs.

Buddha

An enlightened person who has overcome the main sources of suffering.

Samsara

The cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Dukkha

Suffering or dissatisfaction that Buddhists seek to overcome.

Enlightenment

A state of spiritual wisdom and freedom from rebirth through understanding reality.

Bodhisattva

An enlightened being who chooses to remain in samsara to help others achieve enlightenment.

Anatta

The idea that there is no unchanging essence to us; no fixed soul.

Four Noble Truths

The Buddha's teachings about suffering and its cessation.

Eightfold Path

The path consisting of eight practices essential for achieving enlightenment.

Trinity

The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons in one essence: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Incarnation

God becoming flesh in the form of Jesus Christ.

Salvation

Being saved from sin and given eternal life by God.

Atonement

Making amends for sin; Jesus' death atoned for everyone's sins.

Resurrection

Jesus' return to life three days after his crucifixion.

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage.

Cohabitation

Living together without being married, often in a romantic relationship.

Contraception

Methods used to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse.

Natural Law

God's moral code as expressed in the natural world.

Parable of the Sheep and Goats

A biblical parable illustrating the final judgement regarding how one's actions reflect their faith.

Same-Sex Marriage

Marriage between two people of the same sex.

Holiness

The state of being sacred, divine, or worthy of respect.

Tanha

Craving or desire, identified as a cause of suffering in Buddhist teachings.

Mara

The evil one who tempted Siddhartha from his meditation.

Sukhavati

The Pure Land, a paradise in Mahayana Buddhism.