Buddhism Flashcards
Who founded Buddhism
The Buddha (also known as Siddharta Gautama
Why did Siddharta change his life?
Because he saw suffering for the first time ( sick man, dead man, old man
What is the holy scripture in Buddhism?
The Tipitaka
How do Buddhists worship?
They meditate
What is the rite of passage in Buddhism?
Ordination (becoming a monk)
What is the Buddhist festival?
Wesak (celebrating the Buddha’s life)
Where do Buddhists go for pilgrimage?
The Bodh Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple
What is in the Tipitaka?
Teachings about the Buddha.
Who respects the Tipitaka?
It is respected by all Buddhists but especially a group in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia called Theravadin Buddhists.
Why do Buddhists perform worship?
Contrary to belief that the Buddha is a god the Buddhists don’t worship him but do respect him and follow his teachings.
Why are rites of passage important in Buddhism?
To show that they respect the Buddha and are following his teachings and way of life.
Why are festivals important in Buddhism?
Because they show respect to the Buddha and bring together a community of Buddhists.
