Buddhism Flashcards
Who created Buddhism?
Siddhartha/Buddha; was originally Hindu. He understood how to be free of suffering by meditating under the Bodhi Tree, and became enlightened. He later became known as Buddha or the Enlightened One. He is NOT A GOD
What kind of religion is Buddhism? (hint: how many gods are worshiped)
Nontheistic
Three Jewels of Buddhism
Buddha: The Enlightened One
Sangha: the community of believers
Dharma: the teachings of the faith
Is there a caste system in Buddhism?
NO
What concepts did Buddhists believe in?
Dharma, karma, and reincarnation
Four Noble Truths
Suffering exists, suffering is caused by desire, suffering can end by eliminating desire, suffering is ended by following the Eightfold Path
What is the goal of Buddhism?
To eliminate desires and reach nirvana
Nirvana
it is the stopping of all earthly desire, which ends suffering. it is a state of mind. this removes a person from the cycle of reincarnation.
Eightfold Path
a path that helps end suffering: includes controlling your thoughts, freeing your mind of evil, and practicing meditation
How many people practice Buddhism?
500 million
How did Buddhism spread? (give one specific example about a king)
Through trade routes/interaction with others. One specific example is of King Asoka of the Mauryan Empire, who made Buddhism the official religion. He helped the religion spread to other parts of Asia through missionaries
