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Buddhism Flashcards

1
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Where did Buddhism begin?

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Lumbini, an area of ancient India now part of Nepal

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When did Buddhism begin?

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2500 years ago

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Where is Buddhism most popular?

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Asia

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Which coutries have the most Buddhists?

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Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand

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5
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How many Buddhists are in the UK?

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200,000 (0.3% of the UK’s population)

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Who was Buddhism founded by?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What is Gautama called?

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The Buddha

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What does The Buddha mean?

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Englightened One

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What was Gautama born?

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563 BC

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What kind of life did Gautama grow up in?

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One of luxury - he was kept away from all misery and was rich, intelligent, and healthy

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When did Gautama first leave the royal grounds?

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At the age of 29

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12
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What do Buddhists believe about God?

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He may or may not exists

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What was the First Sight?

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Old Age

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What was the Second Sight?

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Sickness

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What was the Third Sight?

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Death

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What was the Fourth Sight?

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A Holy Man

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17
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What do Buddhists believe about suffering?

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That it is inevitable

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What does Dharma mean?

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The Buddha’s teachings - the ideas that Buddhists try to follow

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What are the 4 Noble Truths?

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The 4 main principles of the Dharma

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20
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What does Dukkha mean?

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Suffering

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What is the Eightfold Path?

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8 instructions that the Buddha gave to his followers to help them overcome suffering

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What are the 3 Poisons?

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The 3 main causes of suffering: hatred, greed, delusion

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What is the first Noble Truth?

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All creatures suffer

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What is the second Noble Truth?

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Suffering is caused by our own selfish desires

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What is the third Noble Truth?

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Suffering can be ended and overcome

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What is the fourth Noble Truth?

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The way to overcome suffering is by following the eightfold path

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What does the first Noble Truth (All creatures suffer) mean?

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Dukkha (suffering) is inevitable in life, we cannot avoid it. Realising this is the first step to overcoming it.

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What does the second Noble Truth (Suffering is caused by our own selfish desires) mean?

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Desire for possessions, for wealth, for popularity, for success etc… but none of these bring true happines.

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What does the third Noble Truth (Suffering can be ended and overcome) mean?

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Because we are so often the cause of our own suffering, we also have the ability to overcome it.

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What is the eightfold path often represented as?

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A wheel - this symbolises the belief that achieving these 8 actions is a never-ending process through life

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What are the eight parts of the eightfold path?

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Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

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What does Right Understanding mean?

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To see things clearly and as they really are: seeing the truth.

33
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What does Right Though mean?

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Remove selfish thoughs and focus on compassion.

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What does Right Speech mean?

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Speak truthfully, avoid unkind words.

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What does Right Action mean?

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Avoid causing harm. Treat others with kindness.

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What does Right Livelihood mean?

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Make your living in an honest way that enriches society.

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What does Right Effort mean?

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Be aware of your thoughts so that you can be in control of them. Focus on positive thoughts.

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What does Right Mindfulness mean?

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Be fully present in each moment - avoid distractions.

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What does Right Concentration mean?

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Calm the mind, using meditation.

40
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What does Dharma mean?

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The Buddha’s teachings.

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What is The Sangha?

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The living embodiment of the Buddhas’s teachings who live by strict rules developed from the eightfold path such as never causing harm to any living being, and not owning any personal possessions.

42
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When did The Buddha die?

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483 BC

43
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What does pilgrimage mean?

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A journey to a place of religious significance

44
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What are the four locations of Buddhist pilgrimage?

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Lumbini, Nepal
Bodh Gaya, India
Kusinara, India
Sarnath, India

45
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Why do buddhists visit Lumbini, Nepal?

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It is the Buddha’s birthplace

46
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Why do buddhists visit Bodh Gaya, India?

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It is where the Buddha achieved enlightenment

47
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Why do buddhists visit Kusinara, India?

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It is where the Buddha died

48
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Why do buddhists visit Sarnath, India?

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It is where the Buddha gave his first teachings

49
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How many Buddhists are there in the world?

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Around 500 million

50
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Why do many people consider Buddhism a philosophy?

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It is a way of life that people should think about and adapt to their lifestyle.

51
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What does the story of the swan tell us?

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It shows that the Buddha was a caring child

52
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Why did the king not want Siddhartha to leave the palace?

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It had been prophecized that Siddhartha would become engightened if he ever saw the real world, and the King wanted Gautama to follow in his footsteps and become a great ruler.

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What is an ascetic?

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Someone who punishes their body to try ad gain peace and wisdom

54
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What is the middle way?

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A way of keeping your life reason and not have too much or too little

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