Basics of Buddhism
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2 min readJan 15, 2024
The Precious Teachings of the Buddha.
The teachings of Buddhism are vast.
Here, you will find a few essential teachings common in Buddhism.
First Teaching
- There is suffering
- Beginning of suffering
- End of Suffering
- The path leading to the end of suffering
The first turning is traditionally said to have occurred at Deer Park in Sarnath near Varanasi in northern India. (Source: Wikipedia)
Second Teaching
- Emptiness
- The Bodhisattva teaching
The second turning is said to have taken place at Vulture Peak Mountain in Rajagriha, in Bihar, India
(Source: Wikipedia)
Third Teaching
- Buddha nature
Refuge
- Buddha
- Dhamma
- Sangha
The Noble Eight-fold Path
- Right Understanding
- Right Concentration
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right View
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Effort
- Right Livelihood
Three Schools of Buddhism
- Hinayana(Practice of Refuge)
- Mahayana(Practice of Bodichitta,Sutra Teachings)
- Vajrayana(Tantra Teachings)
Consciousness
- 1 st: Eye Consciousness
- 2nd: Ear Consciousness
- 3rd: Smell Consciousness
- 4th: Taste Consciousness
- 5th: Touch Consciousness
- 6th: Mind
- 7th: Self
- 8th: Store House
Bodhisattva Precepts
- Generosity
- Ethical Conduct
- Patients
- Joyful Effort
- Meditation
- Wisdom
A Sentient being
- Body
- Speech
- Mind
The Expression of Mind
- Thoughts
- Emotions
- Perception
Three Bodies
- Gross Body
- Subtle Body
- Wisdom Body
Five Elements
- Earth
- Water
- Air
- Fire
- Space
Three Poisons
- Attachment
- Aversion
- Ignorance
Eight Worldly Concerns
Source:
FOUR HOPES
- Praise
- Fame
- Gain
- Pleasure
FOUR FEARS
- Insignificance
- Loss
- Blame
- Pain
Two States of Mind
- Sansara
- Nirvana
“May all be free from illusion”
Sources
- Wikipedia
- Online Contents
- Books
- YouTube Videos
Note:
The above collection is through reading and research and is prone to error.
Reader's discretion is recommended.
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