Buddhism Flashcards
Where did buddhism begin
Lumbini, ancient india (now nepal)
How long ago did buddhism begin
2500 years ago
Approximately how many followers does Buddhism have
500 million
Where do approximately 99% of Buddhists live
Asia
How many buddhists are there in the uk
200,000
Who is the founder of buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Why could Buddhism be considered a philosophy not a religion
Buddhism does not have a god and instead focuses on personal development and the present life
Who was siddhartha raised by
His aunt
What are the four sights in order
Old age, sickness, death, holy man
What does siddhartha do after encountering the four sights
Turns into an ascetic man and lives a life of extermination simplicity to search for an answer to unhappiness and suffering
What is enlightenment
The state of great wisdom and knowledge of truth that all buddhists aim towards
What is the middle way
Represents a life of moderation, having not too much or little of anything. This is key to buddhists today
What is the dharma
The buddhas teachings
What are the four main principles of the dharma
The four noble truths
What is dukka
Suffering
What are the three poisons
Hatred, greed, delusion
What are the four noble truths
1) all creatures suffer
2) suffering is caused by own selfish desires
3)suffering can be ended and overcome
4)the way to overcome suffering is to follow the eight fold path
What is the eightfold path
Set of rules, rather suggestions which are the buddhas teachings to overcome suffering and reach enlightenment
Why is the eightfold path symbolised as a wheel
To show the never ending aspect of buddhism, the eight spokes represents the path and eternal idea
Name the eight suggestions of the eightfold path, right…
Concentration, understanding,mindfulness,effort,livelihood,action,speech,thought
What is the sangha
A community of followers of the buddha and dharma. The lifestyle is very strict.
Who was Emperor Ashoka
Indian emperor who was the worlds first buddhist
Who was the worlds first buddhist
Emperor ashoka
Name an important festival for buddhists representing birth, death and enlightened
Wesak
When is wesak
No fixed date/ depends on country but occurs on first full moon in may in most asian countries
What is a stupa
Four locations im which the buddha suggested to travel before he died
What are the four stupas
Lumbini, bodh gaya, sarnath, kusinara
Why is lumbini a stupa
It is where the buddha was born
Why is bodh gaya a stupa
Its where the buddha achieved enlightenment
Why is sarnath a stupa
Its where the buddha held his first sermon
Why is kusinara a stupa
It is the sight of the buddhas parinivana, where the buddha died
