REST 101 Study Guide - Anatta, Mahayana, Gautama Buddha
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Dukkha (duhkha/suffering)- discomfort, suffering, frustration, or lack of harmony with the environment. A central fact of human life anicca/anitya/impermance anatman (anatta)- the revolutionary and unique doctrine that there is no separate, permanent, or immortal self. Rather, a human being is an interdependent, impermanent, composite of physical, emotional, and cognitive componants. Realization of this anatman is spiritually valuable because it reduces attachment to one"s body, mond, and selfish desires. Wisdom, concentration (nibbana) nirvana- the ultimate egoless state of bliss parinibbana/ parinirvana. Buddha puja: to pray to buddha (an abiding spiritual presence) Stupas/pigrimage sites- memorial domes that became centers of devotion to buddha. Work to achieve enlightenment for the sake of saving others. Bodhisattva vow- the bodhisattva commitment is expressed in the four great. Compiled in china in the sixth century ce. Pure land buddhism- the most widespread buddhist school is east asia. Was believed to have been an ancient prince who vowed to attain enlightenment.
