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Anicca is usually translated as permanence.
Anicca is usually translated as permanence.
False (B)
The concept of Anicca applies only to living things.
The concept of Anicca applies only to living things.
False (B)
Buddha believed that understanding Anicca can reduce suffering.
Buddha believed that understanding Anicca can reduce suffering.
True (A)
Kisa Gotami sought a mustard seed as a remedy for her child's illness.
Kisa Gotami sought a mustard seed as a remedy for her child's illness.
Dukkha is the state of ultimate happiness in Buddhist belief.
Dukkha is the state of ultimate happiness in Buddhist belief.
An example of Anicca in non-living things is the rusting of iron.
An example of Anicca in non-living things is the rusting of iron.
Acceptance of change is seen as counterproductive in Buddhist teachings.
Acceptance of change is seen as counterproductive in Buddhist teachings.
Kisa Gotami held onto the idea that her child could be healed, which contributed to her sorrow.
Kisa Gotami held onto the idea that her child could be healed, which contributed to her sorrow.
Gotami learned that her sorrow was unique to her experience and not a common human condition.
Gotami learned that her sorrow was unique to her experience and not a common human condition.
The concept of anicca refers to the permanence of life and its unchanging nature.
The concept of anicca refers to the permanence of life and its unchanging nature.
Gotami became an Arhat after understanding the relationship between dukkha and anicca.
Gotami became an Arhat after understanding the relationship between dukkha and anicca.
The mustard seed represented a permanent solution to Gotami's suffering.
The mustard seed represented a permanent solution to Gotami's suffering.
Dukkha can be understood without recognizing the principle of anicca.
Dukkha can be understood without recognizing the principle of anicca.
Gotami's visits to different houses helped her realize that death is a shared experience among all people.
Gotami's visits to different houses helped her realize that death is a shared experience among all people.
Anicca suggests that suffering is permanent and cannot be alleviated.
Anicca suggests that suffering is permanent and cannot be alleviated.
Nibbana represents a state where suffering is experienced continuously.
Nibbana represents a state where suffering is experienced continuously.
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Impermanence
Impermanence
The principle that everything in the universe is in constant change and nothing remains the same.
Anicca
Anicca
The Buddhist concept of impermanence, encompassing all things, living and non-living.
Dukkha
Dukkha
The Buddhist concept of suffering or dissatisfaction, arising from attachment to impermanent things.
Samsara
Samsara
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Nibbana
Nibbana
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Attachment
Attachment
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Kisa Gotami
Kisa Gotami
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Mustard Seed Story
Mustard Seed Story
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Anicca
Anicca
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Dukkha
Dukkha
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Kisa Gotami
Kisa Gotami
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Impermanence
Impermanence
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Suffering (in context)
Suffering (in context)
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Anicca and Dukkha
Anicca and Dukkha
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Gotami's lesson
Gotami's lesson
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Understanding Anicca
Understanding Anicca
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Study Notes
Anicca: The Three Marks of Existence
- Anicca is translated as impermanence
- Everything is constantly changing
- Affects living things (birth, growth, decay, death)
- Affects non-living things (rusting, erosion)
- Affects minds (thoughts, feelings, values change)
Anicca and Dukkha
- People expect things to stay the same
- Attachment leads to suffering
- Accepting change reduces suffering
- Ultimate goal: break cycle of samsara, achieve nibbana (state of no suffering)
Story of Kisa Gotami
- Kisa Gotami's son dies
- Seeks medicine, but learns death is inevitable
- Buddha advises her to collect mustard seed from houses without death
- Realizes everyone suffers, not just her
- Her sorrow lessens, becomes a follower of the Buddha
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Explore the concept of Anicca, or impermanence, and its profound effects on all living and non-living things. This quiz delves into how accepting change can alleviate suffering, as illustrated by the story of Kisa Gotami. Test your knowledge of these core Buddhist teachings and their relevance today.
