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What did Gautama do after learning about the outside world?
<text>What did Gautama do after learning about the outside world?</text><reasoning>Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known i...
Suddhodana wanted his son to become what?
<text>Suddhodana wanted his son to become what?</text><reasoning>Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literat...
At what age did Gautama venture out from the palace area?
<text>At what age did Gautama venture out from the palace area?</text><reasoning>Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in ...
How many "sights" did Gautama have that are well known?
<text>How many "sights" did Gautama have that are well known?</text><reasoning>Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Bu...
Gautama encountered an old man, a sick man, a holy man, and a what?
<text>Gautama encountered an old man, a sick man, a holy man, and a what?</text><reasoning>Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters...
What is characterized by the deep truts in the "other-power" of Amitabha Buddha
<text>What is characterized by the deep truts in the "other-power" of Amitabha Buddha</text><reasoning>The method of self-exertion or "self-power"—without reliance on an external force or being—stands in contrast to another major form of Buddhism, Pure Land, which is characterized by utmost trust in the salvific "other...
What is perhaps the most faith-oriented for of Buddhism?
<text>What is perhaps the most faith-oriented for of Buddhism?</text><reasoning>The method of self-exertion or "self-power"—without reliance on an external force or being—stands in contrast to another major form of Buddhism, Pure Land, which is characterized by utmost trust in the salvific "other-power" of Amitabha Bud...
What Buddha vowed to rescue all beings from samsaric suffering?
<text>What Buddha vowed to rescue all beings from samsaric suffering?</text><reasoning>The method of self-exertion or "self-power"—without reliance on an external force or being—stands in contrast to another major form of Buddhism, Pure Land, which is characterized by utmost trust in the salvific "other-power" of Amita...
Who said "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death."?
<text>Who said "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death."?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunc...
What are some of the outlines of life?
<text>What are some of the outlines of life?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the B...
Who wrote a biography of Buddha?
<text>Who wrote a biography of Buddha?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha,...
What do some say is Buddha's real name?
<text>What do some say is Buddha's real name?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the ...
What are the helpers called that helped Buddha?
<text>What are the helpers called that helped Buddha?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography...
Who believes "the outline of the life must be true" in reference to Buddha?
<text>Who believes "the outline of the life must be true" in reference to Buddha?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, deat...
Karen Armstrong wrote a biography on who?
<text>Karen Armstrong wrote a biography on who?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of th...
Karen Armstrong has said that we can be confident who existed?
<text>Karen Armstrong has said that we can be confident who existed?</text><reasoning>According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writin...
What is samsara?
<text>What is samsara?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within the six real...
What is avidya?
<text>What is avidya?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within the six realm...
What is dukkha?
<text>What is dukkha?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within the six realm...
Is liberation from samsara possible?
<text>Is liberation from samsara possible?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another...
The cycle of birth and death is called what in Buddhism?
<text>The cycle of birth and death is called what in Buddhism?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one r...
How many realms of existence are there in Buddhism?
<text>How many realms of existence are there in Buddhism?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirt...
avidya is what kind of samsara?
<text>avidya is what kind of samsara?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another with...
How can you be freed from samsara?
<text>How can you be freed from samsara?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another w...
What is samsara defined as?
<text>What is samsara defined as?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within t...
How many realms of existance are within the cycle of rebirths?
<text>How many realms of existance are within the cycle of rebirths?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through...
Realms can be understood as physical realms of what type of states?
<text>Realms can be understood as physical realms of what type of states?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling th...
Samsara is caused by what?
<text>Samsara is caused by what?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within th...
A person can get away from samsara by doing what?
<text>A person can get away from samsara by doing what?</text><reasoning>Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth ...
Who describes the Noble Eightfold Path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other."?
<text>Who describes the Noble Eightfold Path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other."?</text><reasoning>Ajahn Sucitto describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other." The eight factors of the path are not to be understood as stages, ...
How are the eight factors of the Noble Eightfold Path to be understood?
<text>How are the eight factors of the Noble Eightfold Path to be understood?</text><reasoning>Ajahn Sucitto describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other." The eight factors of the path are not to be understood as stages, in which each stage is completed before moving ...
What can one's behaviour be divided into?
<text>What can one's behaviour be divided into?</text><reasoning>Ajahn Sucitto describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other." The eight factors of the path are not to be understood as stages, in which each stage is completed before moving on to the next. Rather, they a...
Who describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factor that support and moderate each other"?
<text>Who describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factor that support and moderate each other"?</text><reasoning>Ajahn Sucitto describes the path as "a mandala of interconnected factors that support and moderate each other." The eight factors of the path are not to be understood as stages, in which each stag...
There is a transitional state between one life and the next according to what branches of Buddhism?
<text>There is a transitional state between one life and the next according to what branches of Buddhism?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passage...
What branch of Buddhism rejects that there is a transitional state between lives?
<text>What branch of Buddhism rejects that there is a transitional state between lives?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta ...
Passages in what teaching support the idea that the Buddha taught of a stage between lives?
<text>Passages in what teaching support the idea that the Buddha taught of a stage between lives?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the...
What is the state called between lives?
<text>What is the state called between lives?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the Pali Canon that seem to lend...
Which major part of Buddhism rejects bardo?
<text>Which major part of Buddhism rejects bardo?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the Pali Canon that seem to ...
What book discusses bardo?
<text>What book discusses bardo?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the Pali Canon that seem to lend support to t...
Other than Tibetan Buddhism, what other Buddhism supports bardo?
<text>Other than Tibetan Buddhism, what other Buddhism supports bardo?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the Pal...
There is an intermediate state between one life and the next according to what Buddism?
<text>There is an intermediate state between one life and the next according to what Buddism?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Sam...
What type of Theravada rejects the intermediate state idea?
<text>What type of Theravada rejects the intermediate state idea?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the Pali Can...
Some passages of what Canon support the idea of intermediate stages?
<text>Some passages of what Canon support the idea of intermediate stages?</text><reasoning>According to East Asian and Tibetan Buddhism, there is an intermediate state (Tibetan "bardo") between one life and the next. The orthodox Theravada position rejects this; however there are passages in the Samyutta Nikaya of the...
What are some of the theories and philosophies produced by Buddhist scholars?
<text>What are some of the theories and philosophies produced by Buddhist scholars?</text><reasoning>Buddhist scholars have produced a number of intellectual theories, philosophies and world view concepts (see, for example, Abhidharma, Buddhist philosophy and Reality in Buddhism). Some schools of Buddhism discourage do...
Does Buddhism encourage or discourage doctrinal studies?
<text>Does Buddhism encourage or discourage doctrinal studies?</text><reasoning>Buddhist scholars have produced a number of intellectual theories, philosophies and world view concepts (see, for example, Abhidharma, Buddhist philosophy and Reality in Buddhism). Some schools of Buddhism discourage doctrinal study, and so...
Who has produced a number of theories and concepts such as Abhidharma and Reality in Buddhism?
<text>Who has produced a number of theories and concepts such as Abhidharma and Reality in Buddhism?</text><reasoning>Buddhist scholars have produced a number of intellectual theories, philosophies and world view concepts (see, for example, Abhidharma, Buddhist philosophy and Reality in Buddhism). Some schools of Buddh...
Some schools within Buddhism discourage what type of study?
<text>Some schools within Buddhism discourage what type of study?</text><reasoning>Buddhist scholars have produced a number of intellectual theories, philosophies and world view concepts (see, for example, Abhidharma, Buddhist philosophy and Reality in Buddhism). Some schools of Buddhism discourage doctrinal study, and...
What overabundance of themes did Kanye criticize early in his career?
<text>What overabundance of themes did Kanye criticize early in his career?</text><reasoning>West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homop...
The shift away from what genre of rap is Kanye credited for?
<text>The shift away from what genre of rap is Kanye credited for?</text><reasoning>West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in ...
What kind of background did Kanye West grow up in?
<text>What kind of background did Kanye West grow up in?</text><reasoning>West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. T...
Who did Kanye West have a sales competition with during his album release of Graduation?
<text>Who did Kanye West have a sales competition with during his album release of Graduation?</text><reasoning>West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the pre...
Who said that Kanye West effectively led a new wave of artists that weren't only interested in rapping about gunplay or drug dealing?
<text>Who said that Kanye West effectively led a new wave of artists that weren't only interested in rapping about gunplay or drug dealing?</text><reasoning>West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among th...
What describes the connection between the conditions of cyclic existence?
<text>What describes the connection between the conditions of cyclic existence?</text><reasoning>The Twelve Nidānas describe a causal connection between the subsequent characteristics or conditions of cyclic existence, each one giving rise to the next:</reasoning><output>The Twelve Nidānas</output>
What describes the causal connection between the subsequent conditions of cyclic existance?
<text>What describes the causal connection between the subsequent conditions of cyclic existance?</text><reasoning>The Twelve Nidānas describe a causal connection between the subsequent characteristics or conditions of cyclic existence, each one giving rise to the next:</reasoning><output>The Twelve Nidānas</output>
What term is used for the complete nirvana attained by the arahant at death?
<text>What term is used for the complete nirvana attained by the arahant at death?</text><reasoning>The term parinirvana is also encountered in Buddhism, and this generally refers to the complete nirvana attained by the arahant at the moment of death, when the physical body expires.</reasoning><output>parinirvana</outp...
What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
<text>What is the goal of the Buddhist path?</text><reasoning>The concept of liberation (nirvāṇa)—the goal of the Buddhist path—is closely related to overcoming ignorance (avidyā), a fundamental misunderstanding or mis-perception of the nature of reality. In awakening to the true nature of the self and all phenomena on...
Upon awakening to the true nature of the self, what is one is liberated from?
<text>Upon awakening to the true nature of the self, what is one is liberated from?</text><reasoning>The concept of liberation (nirvāṇa)—the goal of the Buddhist path—is closely related to overcoming ignorance (avidyā), a fundamental misunderstanding or mis-perception of the nature of reality. In awakening to the true ...
In awakening to the true nature of the self, one no longer care about what?
<text>In awakening to the true nature of the self, one no longer care about what?</text><reasoning>The concept of liberation (nirvāṇa)—the goal of the Buddhist path—is closely related to overcoming ignorance (avidyā), a fundamental misunderstanding or mis-perception of the nature of reality. In awakening to the true na...
Buddha recommended viewing thing by how many marks of existence?
<text>Buddha recommended viewing thing by how many marks of existence?</text><reasoning>The concept of liberation (nirvāṇa)—the goal of the Buddhist path—is closely related to overcoming ignorance (avidyā), a fundamental misunderstanding or mis-perception of the nature of reality. In awakening to the true nature of the...
What was the first thing Gautama did on his spiritual quest?
<text>What was the first thing Gautama did on his spiritual quest?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempte...
What is the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification called?
<text>What is the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification called?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so...
What are some of the practices Gautama underwent on his quest?
<text>What are some of the practices Gautama underwent on his quest?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attemp...
What was the first skill Gautama learnt?
<text>What was the first skill Gautama learnt?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme ascetic...
What almost killed Gautama in his pursuit?
<text>What almost killed Gautama in his pursuit?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme ascet...
What did he receive from the locals that changed his approach?
<text>What did he receive from the locals that changed his approach?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attemp...
What is the path of moderation called he followed?
<text>What is the path of moderation called he followed?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extre...
Gautama didn't like the religious teaching he initially found because of why?
<text>Gautama didn't like the religious teaching he initially found because of why?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest....
What did Gautama accept from a village girl?
<text>What did Gautama accept from a village girl?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asc...
Gautama devoted himself to what type of meditation?
<text>Gautama devoted himself to what type of meditation?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extr...
Buddhists call anapanasati what?
<text>Buddhists call anapanasati what?</text><reasoning>Gautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, whi...
In which branch of Buddhism is it believed that there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for karma?
<text>In which branch of Buddhism is it believed that there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for karma?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] ...
In Mahayana Buddhism, what are some Mahayana sutras that are believed to remove negative karma just by the hearing of the texts?
<text>In Mahayana Buddhism, what are some Mahayana sutras that are believed to remove negative karma just by the hearing of the texts?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the unive...
The reciting of mantras as a means for removing past negative karma is a part of which branch of Buddhism?
<text>The reciting of mantras as a means for removing past negative karma is a part of which branch of Buddhism?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] ...
According to Genshin, who has the power to destroy karma?
<text>According to Genshin, who has the power to destroy karma?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahaya...
What Buddhism says that salvation is unattainable?
<text>What Buddhism says that salvation is unattainable?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahayana sutr...
Who has the power to destroy bad karma?
<text>Who has the power to destroy bad karma?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahayana sutras (such as...
What type of sutra is the Lotus Sutra?
<text>What type of sutra is the Lotus Sutra?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahayana sutras (such as ...
Some mantras are used for cutting off what type of karma?
<text>Some mantras are used for cutting off what type of karma?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahaya...
Who was the Japanese Pure Land teacher?
<text>Who was the Japanese Pure Land teacher?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahayana sutras (such as...
According to Genshin, whats has the power to destroy karma?
<text>According to Genshin, whats has the power to destroy karma?</text><reasoning>In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Maha...
What is the most common application of the concept of pratītyasamutpāda?
<text>What is the most common application of the concept of pratītyasamutpāda?</text><reasoning>The best-known application of the concept of pratītyasamutpāda is the scheme of Twelve Nidānas (from Pāli "nidāna" meaning "cause, foundation, source or origin"), which explain the continuation of the cycle of suffering and ...
An application of the idea of pratityasamutpada is the scheme of what?
<text>An application of the idea of pratityasamutpada is the scheme of what?</text><reasoning>The best-known application of the concept of pratītyasamutpāda is the scheme of Twelve Nidānas (from Pāli "nidāna" meaning "cause, foundation, source or origin"), which explain the continuation of the cycle of suffering and re...
What doe nidana mean?
<text>What doe nidana mean?</text><reasoning>The best-known application of the concept of pratītyasamutpāda is the scheme of Twelve Nidānas (from Pāli "nidāna" meaning "cause, foundation, source or origin"), which explain the continuation of the cycle of suffering and rebirth (saṃsāra) in detail.[note 10]</reasoning><o...
What does the Sanskrit term Karma translate as?
<text>What does the Sanskrit term Karma translate as?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind th...
What is karma according to Buddhism?
<text>What is karma according to Buddhism?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to ...
What is theavoidance of unwholesome actions and the cultivation of positive actions called?
<text>What is theavoidance of unwholesome actions and the cultivation of positive actions called?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akus...
What actions does karma refer to in Buddhism?
<text>What actions does karma refer to in Buddhism?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that...
What is the definition of Karma from Sanskrit?
<text>What is the definition of Karma from Sanskrit?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind tha...
What is the avoidance of bad acts called?
<text>What is the avoidance of bad acts called?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that com...
Karma's actions come from what?
<text>Karma's actions come from what?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to fruit...
What is the result of Karma called?
<text>What is the result of Karma called?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to f...
What is Karma?
<text>What is Karma?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to fruition either in thi...
Avoidance of unwholesome actions and use of positive actions is called what?
<text>Avoidance of unwholesome actions and use of positive actions is called what?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions p...
what does vipaka mean?
<text>what does vipaka mean?</text><reasoning>In Buddhism, Karma (from Sanskrit: "action, work") is the force that drives saṃsāra—the cycle of suffering and rebirth for each being. Good, skillful deeds (Pali: "kusala") and bad, unskillful (Pāli: "akusala") actions produce "seeds" in the mind that come to fruition eithe...
What is an action committed through the body and involves intentional effort?
<text>What is an action committed through the body and involves intentional effort?</text><reasoning>Śīla (Sanskrit) or sīla (Pāli) is usually translated into English as "virtuous behavior", "morality", "moral discipline", "ethics" or "precept". It is an action committed through the body, speech, or mind, and involves ...
Sila is the second what?
<text>Sila is the second what?</text><reasoning>Śīla (Sanskrit) or sīla (Pāli) is usually translated into English as "virtuous behavior", "morality", "moral discipline", "ethics" or "precept". It is an action committed through the body, speech, or mind, and involves an intentional effort. It is one of the three practic...
What has achieved nirvana and also liberation from delusion?
<text>What has achieved nirvana and also liberation from delusion?</text><reasoning>Therefore, according to Mahayana Buddhism, the arahant has attained only nirvana, thus still being subject to delusion, while the bodhisattva not only achieves nirvana but full liberation from delusion as well. He thus attains bodhi and...
If bodhi is attained what do you become?
<text>If bodhi is attained what do you become?</text><reasoning>Therefore, according to Mahayana Buddhism, the arahant has attained only nirvana, thus still being subject to delusion, while the bodhisattva not only achieves nirvana but full liberation from delusion as well. He thus attains bodhi and becomes a buddha. I...
In theravada buddhism, bodhi and what term have the same meaning?
<text>In theravada buddhism, bodhi and what term have the same meaning?</text><reasoning>Therefore, according to Mahayana Buddhism, the arahant has attained only nirvana, thus still being subject to delusion, while the bodhisattva not only achieves nirvana but full liberation from delusion as well. He thus attains bodh...
What is the fourth of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths?
<text>What is the fourth of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths?</text><reasoning>The Noble Eightfold Path—the fourth of the Buddha's Noble Truths—consists of a set of eight interconnected factors or conditions, that when developed together, lead to the cessation of dukkha. These eight factors are: Right View (or Right Unde...