Buddhism

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  1. 1. The basic ethical guidelines for lay Buddhists
  2. 4. The teachings of the Buddha; the universal law and path to enlightenment.
  3. 7. “The Enlightened One”; refers to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism
  4. 8. Craving or desire; the cause of suffering (dukkha), according to the Four Noble Truths.
  5. 9. The doctrine of "no-self"; the belief that there is no unchanging, permanent self or soul in living beings.
  6. 12. A person who has reached enlightenment and escaped the cycle of rebirth (more common in Theravada Buddhism)
  7. 13. The oldest branch of Buddhism, focused on the original teachings of the Buddha and individual enlightenment (common in Southeast Asia).
  8. 16. The ultimate goal in Buddhism; liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara) and the end of suffering.
  9. 18. Geometric spiritual symbols used in meditation, representing the universe or the mind’s journey toward enlightenment.
  10. 20. Sacred sounds, syllables, or phrases chanted during meditation to focus the mind or invoke spiritual energy.
  11. 21. A practical guide to end suffering
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  1. 1. The foundation of Buddhist belief
  2. 2. Also known as Tibetan Buddhism; combines Mahayana teachings with esoteric rituals and practices.
  3. 3. The path of moderation between extremes of indulgence and self-denial; leads to enlightenment.
  4. 5. Suffering, dissatisfaction, or stress; a central concept in Buddhism highlighting the unsatisfactory nature of life when attached to impermanent things.
  5. 6. The community of Buddhists, especially the monastic community of monks and nuns.
  6. 10. Fundamental characteristics of all things: Anicca (impermanence), Dukkha (suffering), and Anatta (non-self).
  7. 11. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and an important figure in Vajrayana
  8. 14. A being who seeks enlightenment not just for themselves but for the benefit of all; central in Mahayana Buddhism.
  9. 15. Symbolic hand gestures used in meditation and rituals to evoke particular states of mind or spiritual powers
  10. 17. The concept of impermanence; all things are in a constant state of change
  11. 18. A major branch that emphasizes compassion and the path of the bodhisattva (common in East Asia).
  12. 19. The ancient language in which many of the earliest Buddhist scriptures (especially in Theravada) were written.