Buddhism Flashcards
What cast is the Buddha born into and what will he become because of his father?
He is born into the warrior cast and will become a raja because of his father
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The Buddha (the enlightened one)
Where does the Buddha live and why?
Only lives in the palace because his father wants him to become a maharaja
What does he eventually see that he does not like?
Old sick dead
What does he do defined purpose of life?
He leaves his sheltered life
What does he do once he leaves his sheltered life?
He lives without needing things
What does the Buddha do after he lives it without needing things
He lives in the opposite way and get everything that he needs and wants
What does the Buddha do to find the purpose of life
He sits under a tree for 49 days and discovers the four Noble truths
What are the four Noble truths?
- ) all life is pain
- ) pain happens because of desires
- ) no desires means no pain
- ) no desire by using the eight fold path
What does reincarnation have to do with Buddhism?
Buddhism appeals it the most to the floor lowest caste because they can solve their problems in one lifetime
Did Buddhism use meditation or not?
Yes
Who teaches about Buddhism?
Monks and nuns (shoulen)
The middle way
The middle way
what are parables?
Short story that teaches a lesson
What’s the difference between Buddhism and Hinduism?
Buddhism encourages no desires but can do is on the follows their desires?
