Buddhism

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Buddhism is an Eastern philosophy. I am a Western Buddhist. This page has a specific purpose: to present the teachings of Buddhism in a way that is easy to remember. By grouping the many ideas of Buddhism up into short lists and memorizing the definitions you can wander anywhere in the world while remembering your purpose and calling.

[edit] The Four Noble Truths

called 四諦 in Japanese and Chinese.

1. Dukkha: the inevitable reality of suffering, change, and impermanence
2. Samudaya: the craving for happiness which causes dukkha
3. Nirodha: the possibility of freedom from craving
4. Magga: following the Eightfold Path to achieve this freedom

[edit] The Eightfold Path

called 八正道 in Japanese and Chinese.

1. Right view: seeing things for what they are, through the Four Noble Truths
2. Right intention: commitment to becoming free
3. Right speech: abstaining from lies, harsh words, and idle chatter
4. Right action: abstaining from sexual misconduct, theft, and harm to living creatures
5. Right livelihood: earning one's living in a righteous way
6. Right effort: attaining and maintaining a righteous effort and avoiding sloth and malice
7. Right mindfulness: being mindful in everything you do
8. Right concentration: being able to concentrate (meditation is often preferred)

[edit] The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

1. contemplation of the body
2. contemplation of one's feelings
3. contemplation of one's thoughts
4. contemplation of the situation

[edit] The Three Poisons

1. greed
2. anger
3. ignorance

[edit] The Ten Fetters

The ten yokes that cause rebirth.

1. belief in the existence of the self
2. doubt
3. tradition
4. lust
5. anger
6. greed
7. desire for Nirvana
8. pride
9. distraction
10. ignorance