Buddhism Flashcards
who was the maker of Buddhism
he was a prince and his name is Siddhartha
how was Siddhartha born
his mother was touched by a white elephant with a lotus tree blossom.
what grew behind everywhere Siddhartha walked
lotus blossoms
what happend during the delivery of Siddartha
the mother felt no pain during the delivery
what happend shortly after Siddartha’s birth
his mother died
where did Siddartha’s father go to see what would happen to Siddartha
he went to a fortune teller and the fortune teller said he could take 2 paths in life. A path of power or a path of wisdom. the father chose power
what did Saddartha give up for spiritual wisdom
he gave up his wife and his son
what did Saddartha live without to pursue enlightenment
basic needs like food and shelter
what happened after five years, and Saddartha was under a fig tree
he found enlightenment and became Buddha
what do Buddha and Buddhist’s believe you do after death
you get reincarnated until you reach inner peace
what are the four noble truths
the truths are that life is painful and full of suffering, that desire is the cause of the pain, that a person can overcome desire, and that following the Eightfold path will end suffering caused by desire.
what is the highest state someone can achieve
nirvana
what country has the most Buddhists
China
