Buddha’s Life Flashcards
Where was Buddha born?
A deer park in Nepal
Why was Buddha such an unusual baby?
He could walk and talk as soon as he was born
What does the name siddartha mean?
Perfect fulfilment
What was the prophecy about the baby?
That he would be a holy man
What does Buddha mean?
One who achieved enlightenment
What is enlightenment?
The action or state of attaining spiritual knowledge or insight
What did Buddha see when he left the palace?
The 4 sights
What were the four sights he saw?
- Old age
- Sickness
- Death
- A holy man
How did Buddha finally achieve enlightenment?
Through the 3 realisations
What were the three realisations?
- Knowledge of his previous lives
- That thins are reborn depending on their kamma
- The causes of suffering and how to overcome it
What is another name for the three realisations?
The 3 watches of the night
What did Buddha use to achieve enlightenment
Asceticism
What is asceticism
Giving up all luxuries and not listening to the demands of your body
What is Mara?
Mara is the demon that tempted Buddha by trying to seduce him with the vision of a beautiful women
