Buddhism Flashcards
Developed during a period of religious questioning in India
Buddhism
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Where is the founder of Buddhism born?
Born into a noble family that lived in Kapilavastu, Nepal.
What age was the founder of buddhism rides series of rides outside the palace?
29
What would happen if the prince left home?
He would become a great spiritual teacher
What would happen of the prince stayed at home?
He will become a great ruler
Who wanted the prince to become a great king?
His father
Where did his father kept the prince?
Within the walls of the palace
This person lived in princely luxury and was shielded from the outside world.
Siddhartha Gautama
On his journey what did he realize?
He realize that life is full of suffering and sorrow.
What did the prince spent in his life searching for?
Searching for religious truth and an end to human suffering.
During his journey he lived as an …..
Ascetic
How many years did he wandered through the forest of India?
Six years
Why did he wandered through the forest of india for six years?
To seek enligthment or wisdom
Sacred fig tree
Bodhitree
