Buddhism Flashcards
Annata
“No-self”
Anicca
The second mark of existence
Means “impermanence”
Incarnation
A living embodiment
Bodhisattvas
“Buddhas in the making”, dedicated to attaining enlightenment
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
The first person to be enlightened
Dalai lama
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism
Dharma
Teachings of the Buddha
Dukkha
The third mark of existence
“Suffering”
Four noble truths
The perfect summation of the human condition and the means for transcending it
Karma
The moral law of cause and effect
Mandalas
Pattered icons that visually excite
Middle way
An important Buddhist doctrine discovered by Gautama
Mudras
Choreographed hand movements that draw on the energies of movement
Nirvana
The state of eternal bliss
The ultimate slavation
Samsara
The wheel of rebirth
Sangha
The first buddhist monastic community
Tanha
Buddhist word for “Desire”
Sutras
Buddhism’s sacred text
Decade of the rosary
Annunciation of a mystery followed by 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and 1 Glory Be.
Mystery of the rosary
Events in Christ’s life in which we meditate when praying the rosary.
Karol Wojtyla
Pope John Paul II’s baptism name
Edward Gierek
Head of the communist party in Poland
Kremlin
The “white house of communism”
Indulgence
a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt have already been forgiven
Mantras
Resonating chants that harness the spiritual potency of sound
Noble eightfold path
Encompasses all aspects of life
The solution to all suffering
List the four noble truths
- To live is to suffer
- Suffering is caused by desire
- Suffering can be ended
- The solution to suffering is the noble eightfold path
List the 20 mysteries of the rosary in order
5 joyful mysteries - Mondays and Saturdays Annunication Visitation Nativity Presentation in temple Finding in temple 5 Luminous mysteries - Thursdays Baptism in the garden Wedding at cana Preaching of the kingdom Transfiguration Institution 5 sorrowful mysteries - Tuesdays and Fridays Agony in the garden Scourging at the pillar Crowning of the thorns Carrying the cross Crucifixion 5 glorious mysteries - Wednesdays and Sundays Resurrection Ascension Pentecost Assumtion of Mary Coronation of Mary
Name 3 similarities and differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.
Similarities
- both are popular in Asia
- both believe in reincarnation (samsara)
- both believe that meditation is important.
Differences
- Dharma means ethical duty in hinduism, it means teachings of the Buddha in buddhism
- hinduism has an eternal self, atman; buddhism has no eternal self, nanatman
- the goal of buddhism is to reach nirvana, the goal of hinduism is to be absorbed in brahman
When and where did the Battle of Lepanto happen?
What was at stake?
In what 3 ways is the battle connected to the rosary?
- The battle took place In the Mediterranean Sea on October 7th, 1571.
- Christian Europe was at stake
- The soldiers all prayed the rosary before the battle
- throughout Italy, people were praying the rosary
- the pope received divine knowledge that the Christian fleet won
What are 2 kinds of prayer that make up the rosary?
Explain & give examples of each.
Vocal prayers: said aloud
Ex: hail mary, our father, etc.
Internal prayers: thought about
Ex: mysteries of the rosary
What were the Four passing sights and what did they teach the buddha?
- Old age
- Disease
- Death
- Asceticism
They taught him that there was means of overcoming his despair.
Who was Buddha?
Locate him historically, geographically, and explain the contours of his life.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in India.
His lifetime took place from about 500-600 BC.
He spent his life working towards enlightenment.
What are the 3 main differences between Western and Eastern Religions?
Name 3 major eastern and western religions.
3 Eastern Buddhism Confucianism Hinduism 3 Western Christianity Judaism Islam 3 differences In terms of Time - Time in the east is cyclical, in the west it's linear Theism - Western are monotheistic, Eastern are polytheistic Revelation - West: God revelas himself, East: no revelation, self enlightenment
What will heaven be like?
You will have your body back, but their will be no needs.
You will have a resurrected body and have all of your desires fulfilled.
What is a jesuit general congregation?
Why does it happen?
What are it’s 2 main goals?
How does it affect you?
- Gathering of Jesuit leaders
- to elect a new general
- goals: to elect a new general and discuss the affairs of the order
- It affects all Jesuit schools including this one.
