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Buddhism
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, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther...
Karen Armstrong has said that we can be confident who existed?
{ "text": [ "Siddhatta Gotama" ], "answer_start": [ 512 ] }
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Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
According to early texts, when was Siddhārtha Gautama born?
{ "text": [ "fifth century BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
56d07874234ae51400d9c301
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
According to early texts, where was Siddhārtha Gautama born?
{ "text": [ "in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56d07874234ae51400d9c302
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
What type of community was Siddhārtha Gautama raised in?
{ "text": [ "It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in which case his father was an oligarch." ], "answer_start": [ 218 ] }
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Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
Where was Siddhārtha Gautama born?
{ "text": [ "the northeastern Indian subcontinent" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c0
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
When did Siddhārtha Gautama live?
{ "text": [ "fifth century BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c1
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
What size was Siddhārtha Gautama's birthplace?
{ "text": [ "a small republic" ], "answer_start": [ 232 ] }
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c2
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
Where did we find proof of his existence?
{ "text": [ "early texts" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c3
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
What was most likely Siddhārtha Gautama's father?
{ "text": [ "an oligarchy" ], "answer_start": [ 304 ] }
56d1c49ce7d4791d00902139
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
Who was born in a northeastern part of India/
{ "text": [ "Siddhārtha Gautama" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56d1c49ce7d4791d0090213b
Buddhism
The evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in...
If Siddhartha lived in a small republic, his father would have been a what?
{ "text": [ "elected chieftain" ], "answer_start": [ 282 ] }
56d0791d234ae51400d9c306
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was the name of the astrologer who visited Prince Gautama's father?
{ "text": [ "Asita" ], "answer_start": [ 98 ] }
56d0791d234ae51400d9c307
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was the prediction made by Asita?
{ "text": [ "Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
56d0791d234ae51400d9c308
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
According to Asita, how would Siddhartha decide which path to take in life?
{ "text": [ "depending on whether he saw what life was like outside the palace walls" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d3
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was the occupation of the person who visited Gautama?
{ "text": [ "an astrologer" ], "answer_start": [ 78 ] }
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d4
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was the name of his father?
{ "text": [ "Suddhodana" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d5
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was Buddha predicted to become contrary with his life as we know it?
{ "text": [ "a great king" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
56d1c549e7d4791d00902149
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What was the name of the astrologer that visited Gautama's father?
{ "text": [ "Asita" ], "answer_start": [ 98 ] }
56d1c549e7d4791d0090214a
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
What is Gautama's fathers name?
{ "text": [ "Suddhodana" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
56d1c549e7d4791d0090214b
Buddhism
According to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outsi...
Asita prophesied that Siddhartha would be a kind or a what?
{ "text": [ "holy man" ], "answer_start": [ 258 ] }
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30c
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What did Śuddhodana do to ensure that his son became a king instead of a holy man?
{ "text": [ "prevented him from leaving the palace grounds" ], "answer_start": [ 62 ] }
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30d
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
How old was Gautama when he first left the palace grounds?
{ "text": [ "29" ], "answer_start": [ 120 ] }
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30e
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What happened when Gautama left the palace grounds?
{ "text": [ "he learned of the suffering of ordinary people" ], "answer_start": [ 278 ] }
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30f
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What are the four sights in Buddhism?
{ "text": [ "encountering an old man, a sick man, a corpse and, finally, an ascetic holy man" ], "answer_start": [ 326 ] }
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Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What did Buddha's father want him to become?
{ "text": [ "a king" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56d0fbb717492d1400aab6e3
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
By what age was he venturing outside?
{ "text": [ "29" ], "answer_start": [ 120 ] }
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Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What were his first four encounters called?
{ "text": [ "the four sights" ], "answer_start": [ 262 ] }
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Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
What did Gautama do after learning about the outside world?
{ "text": [ "abandon royal life" ], "answer_start": [ 493 ] }
56d1c664e7d4791d00902151
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
Suddhodana wanted his son to become what?
{ "text": [ "a king" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56d1c664e7d4791d00902152
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
At what age did Gautama venture out from the palace area?
{ "text": [ "29" ], "answer_start": [ 120 ] }
56d1c664e7d4791d00902153
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
How many "sights" did Gautama have that are well known?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
56d1c664e7d4791d00902154
Buddhism
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 literature as the four sights—he learned of the suffering of ordinary pe...
Gautama encountered an old man, a sick man, a holy man, and a what?
{ "text": [ "corpse" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
56d08581234ae51400d9c33a
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What was the first thing Gautama did on his spiritual quest?
{ "text": [ "went to study with famous religious teachers of the day" ], "answer_start": [ 14 ] }
56d08581234ae51400d9c33b
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What is the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification called?
{ "text": [ "the Middle Way" ], "answer_start": [ 785 ] }
56d08581234ae51400d9c33c
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What are some of the practices Gautama underwent on his quest?
{ "text": [ "prolonged fasting, breath-holding, and exposure to pain" ], "answer_start": [ 385 ] }
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6eb
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What was the first skill Gautama learnt?
{ "text": [ "meditation" ], "answer_start": [ 725 ] }
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ec
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What almost killed Gautama in his pursuit?
{ "text": [ "asceticism" ], "answer_start": [ 249 ] }
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ee
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What did he receive from the locals that changed his approach?
{ "text": [ "milk and rice" ], "answer_start": [ 631 ] }
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ef
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What is the path of moderation called he followed?
{ "text": [ "Middle Way" ], "answer_start": [ 789 ] }
56d1c755e7d4791d00902179
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
Gautama didn't like the religious teaching he initially found because of why?
{ "text": [ "they did not provide a permanent end to suffering" ], "answer_start": [ 142 ] }
56d1c755e7d4791d0090217b
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
What did Gautama accept from a village girl?
{ "text": [ "milk and rice" ], "answer_start": [ 631 ] }
56d1c755e7d4791d0090217c
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
Gautama devoted himself to what type of meditation?
{ "text": [ "anapanasati" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
56d1c755e7d4791d0090217d
Buddhism
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, which was a religious pursuit common among the śramaṇas, a ...
Buddhists call anapanasati what?
{ "text": [ "the Middle Way" ], "answer_start": [ 785 ] }
56d08c3c234ae51400d9c372
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
How old was Gautama when he sat under the Bodhi Tree?
{ "text": [ "35" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
56d08c3c234ae51400d9c373
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What kind of tree was the Bodhi Tree?
{ "text": [ "Ficus religiosa" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
56d08c3c234ae51400d9c374
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What did Gautama spend the rest of his life doing after reaching enlightenment?
{ "text": [ "he spent the rest of his life teaching the path of awakening he had discovered" ], "answer_start": [ 539 ] }
56d08c3c234ae51400d9c375
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
How old was the Buddha at the time of his death?
{ "text": [ "80" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
56d08c3c234ae51400d9c376
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What is the south branch of the tree Gautama sat under called?
{ "text": [ "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi" ], "answer_start": [ 843 ] }
56d1221517492d1400aaba32
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What was the tree called he sat under?
{ "text": [ "Ficus religiosa" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
56d1221517492d1400aaba33
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What was the tree renamed that Gautama achieved enlightenment under?
{ "text": [ "Bodhi Tree" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56d1221517492d1400aaba35
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
At what age did Gautama come to pass?
{ "text": [ "80" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
56d1c8b3e7d4791d00902187
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
When he was 35 Gautama sat in meditation under what tree?
{ "text": [ "Bodhi Tree" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56d1c8b3e7d4791d00902188
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What type of tree was the Bodhi Tree?
{ "text": [ "Ficus religiosa" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
56d1c8b3e7d4791d00902189
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
What town was the Bodhi Tree in?
{ "text": [ "Bodh Gaya" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
56d1c8b3e7d4791d0090218a
Buddhism
Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed the fetters of his mind, thereby liberat...
The south branch of the original fig tree is known as?
{ "text": [ "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi" ], "answer_start": [ 843 ] }
56d08d0a234ae51400d9c37c
Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
What is samsara?
{ "text": [ "the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56d08d0a234ae51400d9c37d
Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
What is avidya?
{ "text": [ "ignorance" ], "answer_start": [ 462 ] }
56d08d0a234ae51400d9c37e
Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
What is dukkha?
{ "text": [ "suffering, anxiety, dissatisfaction" ], "answer_start": [ 505 ] }
56d08d0a234ae51400d9c37f
Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
Is liberation from samsara possible?
{ "text": [ "In the Buddhist view, liberation from samsara is possible by following the Buddhist path." ], "answer_start": [ 543 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
The cycle of birth and death is called what in Buddhism?
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
How many realms of existence are there in Buddhism?
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 272 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
avidya is what kind of samsara?
{ "text": [ "ignorance" ], "answer_start": [ 462 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
How can you be freed from samsara?
{ "text": [ "by following the Buddhist path" ], "answer_start": [ 601 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
What is samsara defined as?
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
How many realms of existance are within the cycle of rebirths?
{ "text": [ "six" ], "answer_start": [ 272 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
Realms can be understood as physical realms of what type of states?
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
Samsara is caused by what?
{ "text": [ "avidya" ], "answer_start": [ 454 ] }
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Buddhism
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 realms of existence,[note 2] where each real...
A person can get away from samsara by doing what?
{ "text": [ "following the Buddhist path" ], "answer_start": [ 604 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What does the Sanskrit term Karma translate as?
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is karma according to Buddhism?
{ "text": [ "the force that drives saṃsāra" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is theavoidance of unwholesome actions and the cultivation of positive actions called?
{ "text": [ "sīla" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What actions does karma refer to in Buddhism?
{ "text": [ "actions of body, speech or mind that spring from mental intent" ], "answer_start": [ 445 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is the definition of Karma from Sanskrit?
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is the avoidance of bad acts called?
{ "text": [ "sīla" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
Karma's actions come from what?
{ "text": [ "cetanā" ], "answer_start": [ 509 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is the result of Karma called?
{ "text": [ "vipāka" ], "answer_start": [ 568 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
What is Karma?
{ "text": [ "the force that drives saṃsāra" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
Avoidance of unwholesome actions and use of positive actions is called what?
{ "text": [ "sīla" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
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Buddhism
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 this life or in a subsequent rebirth. The...
what does vipaka mean?
{ "text": [ "result" ], "answer_start": [ 576 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
In which branch of Buddhism is it believed that there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for karma?
{ "text": [ "Theravada Buddhism" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
In Mahayana Buddhism, what are some Mahayana sutras that are believed to remove negative karma just by the hearing of the texts?
{ "text": [ "the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra" ], "answer_start": [ 258 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
The reciting of mantras as a means for removing past negative karma is a part of which branch of Buddhism?
{ "text": [ "Vajrayana" ], "answer_start": [ 483 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
According to Genshin, who has the power to destroy karma?
{ "text": [ "Amitābha" ], "answer_start": [ 633 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
What Buddhism says that salvation is unattainable?
{ "text": [ "Theravada Buddhism" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
Who has the power to destroy bad karma?
{ "text": [ "Amitābha" ], "answer_start": [ 633 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
What type of sutra is the Lotus Sutra?
{ "text": [ "Mahayana" ], "answer_start": [ 193 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
Some mantras are used for cutting off what type of karma?
{ "text": [ "negative" ], "answer_start": [ 430 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
Who was the Japanese Pure Land teacher?
{ "text": [ "Genshin" ], "answer_start": [ 613 ] }
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Buddhism
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 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāp...
According to Genshin, whats has the power to destroy karma?
{ "text": [ "Amitābha" ], "answer_start": [ 633 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
What is the process in which beings go through cycles of lifetimes as many forms of sentient life?
{ "text": [ "Rebirth" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
Which doctrine denies the concept of a permanent self or soul?
{ "text": [ "The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman)" ], "answer_start": [ 167 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
In Buddhism, rebirth into consecutive lives is determined by what?
{ "text": [ "the laws of cause and effect" ], "answer_start": [ 708 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
Sentient life according to Buddhism runs between what two points?
{ "text": [ "from conception to death." ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
The laws of cause and effect can also be called?
{ "text": [ "karma" ], "answer_start": [ 738 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
What is the name for the process of a succession of lifetimes?
{ "text": [ "Rebirth" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
What doctrine rejects the idea of permanent self?
{ "text": [ "anatta" ], "answer_start": [ 496 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
"dependent arising" is the meaning of what word?
{ "text": [ "pratītyasamutpāda" ], "answer_start": [ 654 ] }
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Buddhism
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. The doctrine of anattā (Sanskrit anātman) rejects the concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Hinduism and Christ...
Hinduism and Christianity use what term for a permanent self?
{ "text": [ "eternal soul" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
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Buddhism
The above are further subdivided into 31 planes of existence.[web 4] Rebirths in some of the higher heavens, known as the Śuddhāvāsa Worlds or Pure Abodes, can be attained only by skilled Buddhist practitioners known as anāgāmis (non-returners). Rebirths in the Ārūpyadhātu (formless realms) can be attained by only thos...
Rebirth into the Śuddhāvāsa Worlds or Pure Abodes can only be attained by who?
{ "text": [ "skilled Buddhist practitioners known as anāgāmis (non-returners)" ], "answer_start": [ 180 ] }
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Buddhism
The above are further subdivided into 31 planes of existence.[web 4] Rebirths in some of the higher heavens, known as the Śuddhāvāsa Worlds or Pure Abodes, can be attained only by skilled Buddhist practitioners known as anāgāmis (non-returners). Rebirths in the Ārūpyadhātu (formless realms) can be attained by only thos...
Rebirth into the formless realms can only be attained by who?
{ "text": [ "those who can meditate on the arūpajhānas, the highest object of meditation" ], "answer_start": [ 316 ] }