Buddhism Flashcards
Siddhartha Gautama was born into
luxury
When Gautama looked deeply within himself, he discovered
.
Which was NOT one of the Four Passing Sights?
a baby
Taking refuge in the Three Jewels means being
a Buddhist
Which of the he folowing ideas is NOT a primary focal point of Buddhist training, embraced by the Noble Eightfold Path?
Unconditional love
Which of the following concepts is NOT one of the Three Marks of Existence?
Karma
For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is
Not the first or only Buddha
Gautama chose to follow the
“Middle Way”
The Dalai Lama was the head of the hierarchy of the
Vajrayana
The quest for salvation is often times compared to (3 rafts for…)
Crossing a river
Gautama finally attained enlightenment under the
Bodhisattva tree
The Noble Eightfold Path sets forth
A life of moderation and ongoing practices
Is called the Great Vehicle, and it’s adherents revere to bodhisattvas and consider compassion the supreme virtue,
Mahayana
Is also known by the somewhat derisive name Hinayana (the lesser vehicle) and is the prevalent form of Buddhism in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand,
Theravada
Is referred to as the Vehicle of the Diamond
Vajrayana
Follows the earliest texts, focuses on the teachings of Buddhism
Theravada
Is the largest division of Buddhism and the dominant form of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan
Mahayana
Focuses on the Buddha, celebrating him as a divine savior
Mahayana
Is the prevalent form of Buddhism in Tibet
Vajrayana
Harnesses sensual energies to propel individuals toward enlightenment
Vajrayana
The state of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation
Nirvana
A saint or one that becomes enlightened
Arhat
The teachings of Buddha
Dharma
An ancient language of India, spoken by the common people
Pali
The force that determines the nature of ones rebirth
Karma
Selfish desire; the second noble truth
Tanha
A “Buddha in the making,” the ideal type for Mahayana Buddhists
Bodhisattva
Patterned icons that visually excite and are she send in Vajrayana Buddhism
Mandalas
Head of the hierarchy of the Vajrayana Buddhist clergy
Dalai Lama
“Awakened One”
Buddha
List the Three Jewels of Buddhism
Buddha, Sudha, Dharma
List the Five Precepts of Moral Life that apply to all Buddhists
1) Do not steal.
2) do not lie
3) do not take part in drugs/alcohol
4) do not kill
5) do not commit misandrists acts
List the Four Noble Truths.
1) Do not kill
2) Do not use false speech
3) Do not engage in misconduct
4) Do not take what is not yours
5) Do not use intoxicants
Give three reasons Hinduism and Buddhism are similar.
1) Believe in rebirth
2) An afterlife (Nirvana and Moksha)
3) karma
List the Three Marks of Existence and their meaning.
1) Anatla -> no-self
2) Dukkha -> “suffering”
3) Anicca -> “impermanance”
