Buddhism Flashcards
When and where did Buddhism begin?
In the North of India, around the 5th century
Is Buddhism a polytheistic religion?
Yes
What is a monotheistic religion?
When a religion believes in only one god
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddharta Guatama later known as ‘The Buddha’
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common/ Christian Era
What is rebirth?
The belief people are born again after death
What is the Middle Way?
To live a balanced life
What is Nirvana?
State of happiness and peace. You can achieve this by following ‘The 4 Noble Truths’, ‘The Eightfold Path’ and ‘The 5 Precepts’.
Name all the Eightfold Paths:
Right understanding
Right action
Right mindfulness
Right thought/ attitude
Right work/ livelihood
Right speech
Right effort
Right concentration
Name all the 5 Precepts:
- Do not harm or kill living things
- Do not take things unless they’re given freely
- Be content with a simple life
- Do not speak unkindly or tell lies
- Do not abuse drugs or alcohol
Name all the 4 Noble Truths:
- Life is full of suffering. People cannot always be happy.
- The main cause of suffering is desire and greed.
- People can reach Nirvana by not being greedy or selfish towards others.
- The Middle Way is the path to true happiness.
What is the symbol that represents this religion?
Dharmachakra
