Buddhism Flashcards
Buddhism is the ______ largest religion in the world
Fourth
What is Buddhism also known as?
Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya
Who was Buddha?
A wandering teacher who lived in the 5th or 6th century BC
How many followers does Buddhism have?
Over 520 million followers
What is a śramaṇa?
A sramana is an individual from ancient India who sought spiritual enlightenment through rigorous self-discipline and renunciation of worldly pleasures
What is the eastern Gangetic plain?
The eastern Gangetic plain is a flat and green area in northern India where the Ganges River flows, and it’s very good for growing crops
Where, when, and as what kind of movement did Buddhism originate?
In the eastern Gangetic plain as a śramaṇa–movement in the 5th century BC
When did Buddhism spread to the West?
Beginning in the 20th century
What is dukkha?
“Suffering” or “unease”
What did Buddha teach?
Attachment or clinging causes dukkha, but there is a path of development which leads to awakening and full liberation from dukkha
What is this path that leads to awakening and full liberation from dukkha?
This path involves
Meditation
Non-harming others
and The middle way between extremes of severe self-discipline/avoidance of all forms of indulgence and the excessive pursuit of pleasure and sensory experiences.
Describe the sramana way of life in one word
Asceticism
