beliefs

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general beliefs

end of suffering

responsible for your own salvation

samsara --> reincarnations

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women in buddhism

everyone is equal

everyone has been different genders in each past life

women have more difficulties for example kids and periods

women aren't property

violence against anyone is prohibited

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3 characteristics of existence

anicca --> non permanence, nothing lasts forever

anatta --> non self, if we are missing a part of ourselves, we are not complete

dukkha --> insatisfaction/imperfection, everyone experiences suffering

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5 precepts (and the other 5)

don't kill or hurt things

do not steal

do not behave inappropriately in a sexual manner

do not say bad things

do not drink alcohol or do bad drugs

don't eat after lunch

don't watch dance or theatre, or listen to music

don't use beauty products

do not use comfortable beds

do not accept money

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4 noble truths

noble truth of suffering--> everyone suffers, inevitable, nothing lasts forever

noble truth of the origin of suffering--> cause of suffering is negative desire

noble truth of the extinction of suffering--> change point of view and lead a more peaceful life

noble truth of the way to extinguish suffering --> noble eightfold path

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noble eightfold path

correct outlook

correct thoughts

correct words

correct behavior

correct way of life

correct effort

correct attention

correct concentration

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three refuges

buddha (guide)

dharma (the way)

samgha (companions and teachers)

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six perfections

generosity

morality

patience

effort

meditation

wisdom