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What is the middle way?

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A path between both extremes (moderation) living life in moderation.

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What is a Boddhisatva?

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A compassionate being who enlightens himself/herself and helps others to be enlightened.

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What is Nirvana?

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An everlasting state of great joy and peace resulting from the end of desire and suffering.

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What is a Mantra?

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Symbolic phrases that are chanted.

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What is Samsara?

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The endless cycle of uncontrolled rebirths.

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What is Puja?

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Offerings to holy beings.

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What is Karma?

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“Action”, or the law of cause and effect; the totality of one’s thoughts and actions, which determines one’s fate in the next life.

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What is Dana?

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A ceremony that takes place at the temple or in a private home, which involves the donation of food, supplies, medicines, and other necessities to the sangh. Those who participate in this ritual gain merit.

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How are the Five Precepts similar to the Ten Commandments?

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Both are sets of rules to be followed and revolve around abstaining or not inflicting harm onto yourself or others.

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What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

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The last of the 4 noble truths, which is the path leading to the end of suffering.

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What are the 3 Characteristics of Existence?

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  1. Anicca - impermanence, the idea that the world is in constant flux.
  2. Dukkha - dissatisfaction, the idea that all humans and animals experience suffering.
  3. Anatta - no self, the inability to point to any one thing in ourselves that we can say is self.
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What are the 3 refuges in Buddhism?

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The Buddha (the guide), The Dharma (the path), The Sangha (companions and teachers)

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What is the role of the Buddha?

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The Buddha serves as the guide for followers.

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What does the Dharma represent?

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The Dharma represents the path and teachings.

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What is the Sangha?

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The Sangha consists of companions and teachers.

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What is the first step to becoming a monk?

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At age 7-8, one enters the monastery with the title novice.

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What do novices undertake?

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Novices undertake the 10 precepts under a senior monk.

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What do monks learn during their training?

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They learn rituals, philosophy, and scripture.

19
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When are monks ordained?

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Monks are ordained at age 20.

20
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What skills do monks acquire by the time they are ordained?

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They will know how to read, write, and chant simple texts.

21
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What are the possessions of a monk?

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Robe, Alms, Belt, Razor, Bowl, Staff, Water, Toothpick, Jacket.

22
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What time does a monk’s daily life begin?

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Daily life begins at 3am when woken by a wooden bell called a noktak.

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What do monks do after washing in the morning?

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They go to the main hall for chanting.

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What do monks do after chanting?

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They perform their daily tasks.

25
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What is the time for chanting and offerings of rice?

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Chanting and offerings of rice occur at 10:30 am.

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What do they do at midday?

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They eat lunch and chant.

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What happens at 6pm?

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The temple bell announces more chanting.

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What activity follows the chanting at 6pm?

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Quiet study or meditation till the end of the day.

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What is a key concept in Buddhism?

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Samsara.

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What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

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Nirvana.

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What are the Tripitaka?

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The earliest Buddhist scriptures, meaning ‘3 baskets’.

They refer to the palm leaf manuscripts kept in 3 baskets.

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What is the Karma Sutra?

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A text attributed to the Buddha known as the golden precepts.

Those who believe and follow it will have eternal prosperity and happiness.

33
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Where is the Theravada school

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Found in the south- Thailand, Cambodia Sri Lank, Laos, Myamar

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Where is the Mahayana school located

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Northern - China, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan

35
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Where is the vajrayana located

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Nepal

36
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Where is the Dalai Lama located

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Northern India

37
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How old is Buddhism

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Goes back tot 566-486BCE

38
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Where did Buddhism originate

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India

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