1.5 Yoga Tradition In Buddhism

Question 1

Buddhism is developed from the teachings of …..

Answer 1

Guatama Buddha (Siddhartha)

Question 2

Buddha lived in Northern India (give approximate time period)

Answer 2

between 4th and 6th centuries, BCE

Question 3

The central teachings of Buddhism emphasize

Answer 3

Liberation from attachment or clinging to life

Question 4

Buddha suggests ___________________ or _______________ to achieve liberation

Answer 4

The Noble Eightfold Path, Asta-magga

Question 5

The three basic tenets of Buddhism are

Answer 5

1. That nothing is fixed or permanent
2. That actions have consequences
3. That change is possible

Question 6

All the doctrines of Buddhism are in the __________ language

Answer 6

Pali

Question 7

The _________ or _________ comprise the essence of Buddha’s teachings

Answer 7

The Four Noble Truths, Arya Satyas

Question 8

What are the Four Noble Truths (Arya Satyas, Ariya Saccas)

Answer 8

Dukkha - The Truth of Suffering
Samudaya - The Truth of the Cause of Suffering
Nirodha - The Truth of the End of Suffering
Magga/Marga - The True Path to End All Suffering

Question 9

What is the Eightfold Path

Answer 9

Samyak Drishti / Samma Ditthi - Right Understanding
Samyak Sankalpa / Samma Sankappa - Right Resolution
Samyak Vacha / Samma Vaca - Right Speech
Samyak Karmanta / Samma Kammanta - Right Action
Samyak Ajiva / Samma Ajiva - Right Livelihood
Samyak Vyayama / Samma Vayama - Right Effort
Samyak Smriti / Samma Sati - Right Mindfulness
Samyak Samadhi /Samma Samadi - Right Concentration