Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
How old is it?
A
2,500 years old
2
Q
Who is the founder?
A
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
3
Q
Symbol?
A
Eightfold wheel ☸️
4
Q
Where did it originate?
A
Bodh Gaya
5
Q
Sacred Text?
A
Tripitaka
6
Q
Places of worship?
A
- Temple
- A shrine (at home)
7
Q
What are the festivals?
A
- Wesak
- Vassa
8
Q
What is Wesak? How is it celebrated?
A
- ‘Buddha Day’
- Enlightenment and Death
- Visit local temple
- Decorating shrines
- Offering to Monks
- Chanting and praying
- Release of paper lanterns
9
Q
What is Vassa? How is it celebrated?
A
- Festival during the rainy season
- Time of meditation practice
- Abstinence from certain foods
