Meditation with the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts discussed during the lecture about the Dalai Lama's meditation practices and his dialogue with Archbishop Tutu.

Perspective

The way one views something depending on their personal feelings or opinions.

Inner Sanctum

A private or sacred place where one feels secure and can experience solitude.

Thangka

A traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on fabric, often depicting Buddhist deities.

Kyirong Jowo

A revered standing Buddha statue from the seventh century that is a significant religious treasure for the Tibetan people.

Vajrayana

A major branch of Tibetan Buddhism known for its esoteric teachings and practices aimed at achieving enlightenment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and experiences.

Eucharist

A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, typically involving the consumption of bread and wine.

U-B-U-N-T-U

A term from the Nguni Bantu languages meaning 'humanity to others;' emphasizes common humanity and interconnectedness.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire when one acts and when one observes the same action performed by another, enabling empathy and understanding of others' emotions.

Reincarnation

The religious or philosophical concept that the soul or spirit begins a new life in a new body after biological death.