Buddhism Flashcards
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Describe the background of Siddhartha Gautama: How did he become the Buddha or the “enlightened one”?
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What are the main principles of Buddhism?
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How does Buddhism compare and contrast to Hinduism?
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Why did Buddhism rise and then decline in India?
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Describe the main ideas of Zen Buddhism?
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Zen or chan Buddhism is another form of Buddhism that has Chinese characteristics. They focused less on the value or written texts and emphasized initiation and insight or spiritual enlightenment. They have many similarities to Taoism.
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Why did Buddhism flourish during the time of the Mauryan dynasty?
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