THERAVADA BUDDHISM/ Buddhism Explained/ Buddhism for Beginners/ Lecture 5

✨What is the difference between the different schools of
Buddhism?
✨ How is Theravada Buddhism different?
✨ What is the unique about Theravada Buddhism?
✨ What does Theravada literally mean?
✨ What do Theravada Buddhism believe in?
✨ What are the main sutras of Theravada Buddhism?
✨ Do Theravada Buddhist believe in god?

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- #Theravada A branch of Buddhism that emphasizes individual liberation through meditation and ethical conduct by closely adhering to the earliest Buddhist teachings.
- #Mahayana A more inclusive and diverse branch of Buddhism that emphasizes compassion and the attainment of enlightenment for all beings.
- #Vajrayana A form of Buddhism that developed in Tibet and emphasizes the use of tantra and esoteric practices to achieve enlightenment.
- #Arhat A person who has achieved liberation from samsara through their own efforts and attained the state of Nirvana.
- #Tripitaka The collection of Buddhist scriptures consisting of three parts - Vinaya (monastic code of conduct), Sutta (discourses of the Buddha), and Abhidhamma (philosophical and psychological analysis).
- #Vinaya The monastic code of conduct in Buddhism that outlines the rules and regulations for monks and nuns.
- #Abhidharma The philosophical and psychological analysis of Buddhist teachings that seeks to provide a detailed explanation of the nature of existence and consciousness.
- #Vipassana A meditation practice in Buddhism that involves mindfulness and insight to gain a clear understanding of the nature of reality and oneself.
- #Samatha A meditation practice in Buddhism that involves calming the mind and developing concentration to achieve a state of tranquility and focus.
- #Samsara The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism, driven by the cycle of karma.
- #Dukkha The unsatisfactory nature of existence due to the impermanence and suffering inherent in life according to Buddhist philosophy.
- #Nirvana The state of ultimate liberation from samsara and suffering, achieved through the realization of the true nature of reality according to Buddhist teachings.
- #Pali Canon The collection of Buddhist scriptures that is considered the authoritative text of the Theravada tradition. It contains the teachings of the Buddha in the Pali language and includes the Tripitaka.
- #Hinayana A derogatory term used by Mahayana Buddhists to refer to the early Buddhist schools, including Theravada, which they consider to be inferior and focused on individual liberation rather than the enlightenment of all beings.
- #Enlightenment The ultimate goal of Buddhism, which involves the attainment of a state of profound wisdom, compassion, and freedom from suffering. It is achieved through the realization of the true nature of reality and the cessation of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
- #Wat A Buddhist monastery or temple in Southeast Asia.
- #Anapana A meditation practice in Buddhism that involves focusing on the breath to develop mindfulness and concentration. It is often practiced as a preliminary step to Vipassana meditation.

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the highest level of awakening is not a non-returner (anagami), but an arahant.
the Buddha was not a non-returner, but an arahant.

according to the suttas, a lay-person can achieve not only the first level (stream-entry, sotapanna) of awakening, but also the second (once-returner, sakadagami) and third (anagami).