Buddhism Flashcards
What does Theravada Buddhism mean
School of the elders
What do Theravada Buddhists believe about the Buddha
He was a guide not a god
He is dead
What is the aim of Theravada Buddhists
They live monastic lives
Achieve enlightenment
Become an arhat
Overcome three poisons
Escape samsara
What do Mahayana Buddhists believe about Buddha
That he is watching over us
What is an important teaching to Mahayana Buddhists
Anatta- there is no fixed self
What are the aims of Mahayana Buddhists
Become Bodhisattva
Help others reach enlightenment
Earthly or transcendent Bodhisattva
What are the three Marks of existence
Suffering (dukkha)
Impermanence (anicca)
No fixed self (anatta)
What are the three forms of dukkha
Physical
Change
Attachment
What are the three forms of Anicca
All living this grow, mature, die
Non living things decay
Our minds change
What are the five aggregates
Form Sensation Perception Mental formation Consciousness
What is a teaching for anatta
Nagasenas chariot
What does worship do
Express gratitude
What are offerings Buddhist would make
Flowers-impermanence
Candles-wisdom
Incense-purity
What would Buddhists chant
The three refuges
Om mani padme hum (compassion)
What is Samantha meditation
Mindfulness of body and breath
Calm mind
Use kasinas
What is vipassana meditation
Focusing on the present
Concentrate on how u feel
Use walking
What is sukhavati
Place where it is easier to reach enlightenment as there are no distractions
What is in a main hall
Shrine/Buddharupa
What do Mahayana Buddhists believe about ‘Buddha nature’
We are all enlightened
It’s hidden and we need to find it
What contains holy relics
Pagoda or stupa
What happens in the study hall
Meetings and lectures
Where do monks live
Vihara
What is ascetism
Life of touture
What is the middle way
A life between ascetism and luxury
