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GLOSSARY

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asuras: Beings who like to fight. 

Bodhi tree: A pipal tree that is known as the 'tree of enlightenment'. The tree under which Gautama achieved enlightenment and became a Buddha. 

Bodhisattva: A compassionate being who enlightens himself and helps others to be enlightened. 

Buddha: The Enlightened or Awakened One. The word 'Bodhi' means to awaken. ​

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HISTORY OF BUDDHISM

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Table of Contents: 

Buddhism in the East: India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan.
​Buddhism in the West: Europe, North and South America.

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BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES, SYMBOLS, AND FESTIVALS

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Table of Contents:

BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES
• Sutra Pitaka~Sutras and their explanations 

• Vinaya Pitaka~Rules for monks and nuns 
• Abhidharma Pitaka~The psychology and philosophy of the Buddha's teachings 

BUDDHIST SYMBOLS
• Images of the Buddha 

• Traditional offerings 
• Dharma instruments 
•Lotus Flower
•The Bodhi Tree
•The Buddhist Flag
•Stupas and Pagodas
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BUDDHIST FESTIVALS
•Buddha Day
•Dharma Day
•Sangha Day
•Ullambana

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DIFFERENT KINDS OF BUDDHISM

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Table of Contents:

Two Schools of Buddhism:
• Theravada Buddhism 
• Mahayana Buddhism

​Visiting Buddhist Temples: 
• Theravada Monastery
• Mahayana Monastery

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THE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY

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Table of Contents:

Life in a monastery
The shaven head, robe, and offering bowl
The importance of the laity in  Buddhism

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FOLLOWING THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS

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THE TRIPLE JEWEL
• The Buddha is the guide. 

• The Dharma is the path. 
• The Sangha are the teachers or companions along the way. 

THE FIVE PRECEPTS
1. No killing Respect for life 

2. No stealing Respect for others' property 
3. No sexual misconduct Respect for our pure nature 
4. No lying Respect for honesty 
5. No intoxicants Respect for a clear mind

​THE WHEEL OF LIFE
• Heavenly Beings 

• Humans 
• Asuras
• Animals

• Hungry ghosts
• Hell-beings

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BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA

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THE THREE UNIVERSAL TRUTHS

1. Nothing is lost in the universe
2. Everything Changes 
3. Law of Cause and Effect 

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
1
. There is Suffering Suffering is common to all. 
2. Cause of Suffering We are the cause of our suffering. 
3. End of Suffering Stop doing what causes suffering. 
4. Path to end Suffering Everyone can be enlightened. 

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
1. Right View
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech

4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration

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THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA

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Table of Contents:

1. Life in the Palace
2. The Four Sights
3. Renunciation
4. Enlightenment
5. The Buddha Teaches
6. The Last Years

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What is Buddhism?

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Buddhism is a religion that teaches and emphasizes the importance of ending the revolving wheel of birth and death.

The word “Buddhadharma” refers to the Buddhist teachings. Buddhists refer to the Buddha’s teachings as “Buddhadharma.” 
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When the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua was lecturing on the Prologue to the Avatamsaka Sutra, he explained Buddhism in this way:

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