Buddhism Flashcards

1
Q

who refrained from showing grief when buddha announced that he will pass away in 4 months

A

dhammarama

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2
Q

name the 2 types of poojas and what are they

A

prathipaththi pooja - practicing dhamma
amisa pooja - offering flowers etc

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3
Q

where did venerable mogallana die?

A

kalasila

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4
Q

to whom does the mango park where buddha resided belong to? and where was this?

A

pava city, cunda (son of the villiage goldsmith)

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5
Q

who gave the last meal to lord buddha

A

cunda

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6
Q

who paid bud homage when they saw him dizzy

A

pukkusa

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7
Q

where was buddha born

A

lumbini

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8
Q

where did bud attain enlightenment

A

buddhagaya

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9
Q

where was bud’s first sermon

A

isipathana

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10
Q

where did bud die

A

kusinara

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11
Q

for whom should we make stupas to enshrine their ashes

A

pacceka buddhas, buddhas, arahants, universal monarchs

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12
Q

who was bud’s las convert and disciple

A

subharddra

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13
Q

last advice given by bud

A

handadani bhikkave
amanthayami vo

vayadhamma samkhara
appamedena sampadetha

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14
Q

what is the meaning of the last advice given by bud

A

bhikkus, i speak to u w compassion. all great component things in this world are changable. they are not lasting, work hard and gain your own salvation

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15
Q

give proof for why things are not permanent

A

the buddha passed away on a vesak full moon poya day after attaining deep jhana stage

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16
Q

where was buddha’s body taken after paying homage and on what day

A

8th day

makuta bandana

17
Q

define the word leader

A

a person who guides a group of others to achieve a definite aim

18
Q

name the 3 worlds where bud was a leader

A

humans, nagas, devas

19
Q

name some leadership qualiies of bud

A
  1. an example to others
  2. unshakable
  3. flexible
  4. straightforward
  5. pleasant speech
  6. pleasant appearance
  7. learned
  8. equanimity
  9. practiced what is preached and preached what is practiced
  10. correct foresight
20
Q

give an example for unshakable

A

he was not elated when he was offered aramas like jethavanaramaya or when he recieved praise from gods. when he was scolded by akkosa baradvaja and chinchimanvikawa he was not bothered. this is unshakability

21
Q

give an example for an example to others

A

he went begging for food even tho food was easily accessible and he only ate one meal a day

22
Q

give an example for straightforward

A

some bhikkus threatened to leave the sasana after he denied to answer their questions. when channa didnt listen to his adice he imposed brahma danda rule. he imposed rules directly without being influenced by others

23
Q

give an example for flexible

A

when some followers requested that the bhikkus should observe vas and stay in one place during the rainy season and he ordered them to do the same by changing vinaya rules

24
Q

give an example for pleasant speech

A

fearful ppl like angulimana and animals like nalagiri were tamed by his wordsss

25
Q

give an example for pleasant appearance

A

brahmin sonanda described him to have a good complextion and and has a special beauty

26
Q

give an example for educated

A

has a vast knowledge

27
Q

name the eight worldly conditions

A

gain-loss
fame-ill fame
blame - praise
happiness - sorrow