Buddhism Flashcards
when and where was Buddha born
2500 years ago in North India - himilayas
What was Buddha’s real name and what tribe was he part of
SIDDHARTA GAUTAMA
tribe SHAKYA
from warrior class KSHATIYA
what was his father + mother’s name
dad - SUDDHADANA
mum - MAHAMAYA
what was the garden called that Buddha was born in and what moon was it in what month
LUMBINI garden
full moon
may
what was the memory Maya had before giving birth
remembered dream from night of conception where a white elephant entered her womb and blessed her with its trunk (good luck symbol)
how long was maya pregnant for and what happened when she gave birth
10 months
tree branch came down for her to hold on and she had a near painless birth and the baby came out fully clean
what did Buddha do and say when he was born
he was bathed in holy water and took 7 steps where lotus flowers grew and he said he has come to reach enlightenment and save people from suffering
what happened 7 days after birth
mother died and auntie and dad married and raised Buddha
which prophet came and what was the prophecy
ASITA said Buddha would be a king/leader if he saw no suffering but a religious leader if he did
what did Buddha’s father do in response to the prophecy from Asita
keep Buddha within the castle walls to avoid seeing suffering because father wanted him to be a king
what is a hagiography
a religious biography designed to emphasise key religious beliefs
what were the four sights that Buddha had
old age
sickness
death
holy man
what did Buddha learn from seeing old age
that people lose beauty, health, mind and youth.
He becomes aware that everything constantly changes
What did Buddha learn from seeing sickness
it affects everyone no matter what their wealth/class is
He becomes aware of the fragility of his family and others
What did Buddha learn from seeing death
It affects everyone no matter what
he learns compassion
what does Buddha learn from seeing Saddhu (holy man who has given up his life for faith)
You can be old and poor but still be happy
what would’ve had to happen if the story of the four sights is literally true and is it plausible
Buddha will have had to literally never seen old age, sickness and death
It is unlikely he wouldn’t of seen them cause his Dad would be getting older and see himself aging and it is hard to avoid sickness
what would’ve had to happen if the story of the four sights is psychological crisis and is it plausible
Buddha will have seen these things but never truly though about them deeply or seen them at extreme levels
This is plausible because if he truly was sheltered away he would’ve most likely seen minor suffering but not to large or extreme extents or known it could happen to wealthy people like him
what would’ve had to happen if the story of the four sights is a parable for other Buddhists and is it plausible
It would be a parable with the meaning that people usually ignore other peoples suffering but we should all see it and want to help and become more compassionate and appreciate things more and learn what Buddha learnt by seeing these things
It is very plausible because the story can be a Hagiography (religious biography) which is designed to emphasise key religious ideas
What was Siddharta’s friend called that charioteered him
Channa
