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Buddhism Flashcards

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What was Siddartha Gautama born into?

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He was born into a warrior community

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Who is the Buddha

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Siddartha Gautama

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What was Siddartha’s father?

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A raja (royalty)

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What was Siddartha concerned and confused by?

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Constant misery

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What did Siddartha travel as a beggar?

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The Ganges valley

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How long did Siddartha meditate to reach nirvana?

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49 days

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What did Siddartha create?

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The Middle Way

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Who started Buddhism?

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Siddartha Guatama

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What did Siddartha find when he left home?

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A world full of suffering
Sick man
Old man
Poor man

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Why did Siddartha leave his life of luxury?

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He wanted to become a monk and find the truth

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4 Noble Truths

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  1. Life is full of suffering
  2. All suffering is caused by desire
  3. To end suffering, one must end desire
  4. To end desire you must follow the Eightfold Path
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What is nirvana?

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State of mind when you are filled with compassion to all living things

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When was Siddartha Gautama born?

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553 BCE

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What is The Middle Way?

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Encouraged people to follow a path of balance rather than extremism

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What does Buddha mean?

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“Awakened One”

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What is the name of the Chinese Buddha?

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Budai

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What is the Chinese Buddha the embodiment of?

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Contentment

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What is one custom about the Chinese Buddha?

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Rub his belly for good luck and fortune

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Who is the Dalai Lama?

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Leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Believed to be the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion

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How is a new Dalai Lama found?

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A new Dalai Lama is found after the passing of the previous Dalai Lama

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Eightfold Path: Wisdom

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  1. Right Understanding
    - Believe in Buddhism and chose what you believe is true
  2. Right Intentions
    - Have a good attitude
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Eightfold Path: Ethical Behavior

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  1. Right speech
    Speak the truth, no slander, gossip or abusive language
  2. Right actions
    Live in peace and harmony
  3. Right livelihood
    Avoid ways of harm
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Eightfold path: mental discipline

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  1. Right effort
    Positive state of mind
  2. Right mindfulness
    Awareness

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