Buddhism Flashcards
What are the four sights?
Old age, sickness, death and a holy man
How long did Buddha stay under the Bodhi tree and what happened?
He sat under the tree for 49 days and became enlightened.
How long did Buddha live for?
80 years
What are the four noble truths?
- Life involves suffering.
- Suffering is caused by craving.
- We can bring end to suffering.
- We do that by the eightfold path.
What is the name of the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
What happened when he was born?
He was born in a palace and a wise man said to his father (the king) of he sees suffering, he will become a holy man.
How old was Buddha when he left the palace to find an answer?
He was 29 years old.
Where did Buddha live?
He lived in a palace where he can see no suffering.
What is suffering in buddhist language?
Dukkha
What did Buddha learn under the tree?
Things always change.
What are the Buddha’s teachings known as?
Dhamma
What is Dhammachakra?
It is the symbolism of the Eightfold path.
What are the eight ways to live?
- Right view
- Right thought
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right job
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right concentration
