Buddhism

Question 1

Overall problem

Answer 1

Dukka- Suffering is Universal

Question 2

Buddha’s teachings vs Hinduism

Answer 2

No caste system, how long it takes to reach moksha, the nature of God

Question 3

Similarities between Theraveda and Mahayana Buddhism

Answer 3

Ultimate concern: suffering is universal, karma and dharma

Question 4

Differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; Theravada

Answer 4

conservative, only follows tripitaka, buddha’s teachings are unchanged, there are no symbols, raja yoga

Question 5

Differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; Mahayana

Answer 5

“Liberal” interpretation of buddha’s teachings, emphasis on karuna, sangas are not essential, bhakti yoga, roughly 2200 scriptures

Question 6

Date of Birth of Siddhartha Gautama

Answer 6

563 BCE

Question 7

Date of death of Siddartha Gautama

Answer 7

483 BCE

Question 8

How is Gautama Buddha an example

Answer 8

He was not tempted

Question 9

The Middle Way

Answer 9

Balancing Mind and Body

Question 10

The four noble truths

Answer 10

Life has suffering and disatisfaction,
suffering is caused by desires out of control,
stop dreading,
eight-fold path

Question 11

8-Fold Path

Answer 11

Right concentration,
right understanding,
right thoughts,
right speech,
right actions,
right livelihood,
right effort,
right mindfulness

Question 12

Three baskets of the Tripitaka

Answer 12

Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Ahbiddiama Pitaka

Question 13

Vinaya Pitaka

Answer 13

Discipline/ Disciple

Question 14

Sutta Pitaka

Answer 14

Buddha’s sayings

Question 15

Ahbiddiama Pitaka

Answer 15

Interpretation of Sutta Pitaka

Question 16

Characteristics of a sanga

Answer 16

Shave heads, go on a journey, wear robes, do not buy anything, but rely on the kindness of others.

Question 17

Anatman and Anicca’s relationship

Answer 17

There is no permanent identity because people go through seasons of change. A person is not destined to be anything.

Question 18

Nirvana

Answer 18

The doorway to moksha