Buddhism

Which metaphor does Buddhism use (and we used in class) to explain the process of rebirth?

A basic Buddhist path that rejects both indulgence and asceticism, focusing instead on a practical approach.

"Dharma" in Buddhism

"blowing out;" The ultimate goal of all Buddhists, the extinction of desire and any sense of individual selfhood

"The vehicle of the diamond;" focus on sensual energy

The Fourth Noble Truth, or "marga." It is the solution, or "cure," for suffering.

"The great vehicle;" focuses on devotion to the Buddha and bodhisattvas

He found truth in some teachings of Hinduism; others, such as the caste system and sacrifice to gods, he found useless.

"The way of the elders;" focuses on the teachings of Buddhism.

Prince of kshatriya caste; Four Passing Sights made him ascetic; embraced meditation to enlightenement; The Buddha

"No-self"

One who has become enlightened. The ideal type in Theravada Buddhism.

One of the Three Marks of Existence; the Buddhist doctrine that all existent things are constantly changing.

Which analogy did we use to demonstrate the balance that is brought about by the Noble Eightfold Path?

According to Buddhist teaching, this is the only thing that persists after death. It is what determines rebirth.

"Nirodha," The Third Noble Truth. The prognosis.

In which century was Buddhism founded?

Buddhism originated in which part of the world?

"Suffering," "dislocation," "discomfort."The first of the Four Noble Truths; suffering is part of the human condition.

The key component of The Second Noble Truth, or "samudaya," this is the cause of suffering.