Buddhism

Question 1

If you follow Buddhism what do you go by?

Answer 1

Buddhists

Question 2

What is the symbol for the Buddhism?

Answer 2

The Dharma Wheel

Question 3

What is the place of worship for Buddhists?

Answer 3

Temples

Question 4

Where is it Buddhism practiced in the world?

Answer 4

South East Asia

Question 5

What do Monks wear?

Answer 5

Saffron colored robes which represent simplicity

Question 6

What is the history of Siddhartha Gautama?

Answer 6

1. Born a prince, has sheltered life
2. Learns of suffering, wants to end it
3. Becomes an ascetic (someone who gives up everything, including food and water)
4. Being an ascetic doesn’t work
5. Meditates, decided that should live “Middle Path”– not too much, not too little 6.Reaches enlightenment and becomes the Buddha!

Question 7

What are the 4 noble truths?

Answer 7

1. Suffering exists
2. Suffering comes from desire
3. Give up craving to end suffering
4. Way to do this through 8 fold path

Question 8

What is the 8 fold path?

Answer 8

1.Way to end suffering, all start with word “Right”- ex. Action,

Question 9

What is Nirvana?

Answer 9

A state of true happiness and peace, ultimate goal for Buddhists

Question 10

What is mediation?

Answer 10

A way to focus mind and body

Question 11

What is Vesak?

Answer 11

Celebrates Buddha’s birthday, and for some people, when he reached enlightenment

Question 12

What is Bodh Gaya?

Answer 12

1. Town in India

2. Mahabodhi Temple- marks where Buddha reached enlightenment 3.Next to temple is a Bodhi Tree