Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

World Religion > Buddhism > Flashcards

Buddhism Flashcards

1
Q

What is syncretism?

A

practicing multiple religions at once

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is hedonism?

A

taking is excess with no regard to moral code

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is Dukkha?

A

suffering, pain, frustration, discontent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What does Dhamma mean?

A

teachings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How many Buddhist are there? Why is there a large discrepancy?

A

Between 200 and 600 million. The large discrepancy is caused by syncretism and census takers not asking questions in the correct way.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Buddhism is the _______th largest religion in the world

A

4th

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

True Or False, buddhism is a big religion in the United States?

A

TRUE!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Buddhism is an offset of…

A

hinduism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the Buddha’s name?

A

Siddhartha Guatama

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The Buddha was from what class?

A

Kshatriya

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What was the Buddhas mothers dream she had while she was pregnant?

A

A ______ says that she is going to have a son who will either be a ruler or a holy man. His parents want him to be a ruler because to be a holy man he would have to reject his dharma.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the translation of the Buddha’s name?

A 
Siddh = perfect 
Artha = treasure
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Shortly after the Buddhas birth, what happens to his mother?

A

She dies and he is raised by his father and aunt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Because Siddhartha’s father keeps him in the palace all of his life, he never sees:

A
  • death
  • religious people of texts
  • illness
  • hunger, pain, aging, thirst
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does the word, skandas mean?

A

bundles, heap, pile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Describe mindfulness

A

analyzing your responses to understand that they are related to things that don’t exist IOT let the emotion pass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what does nirvana mean?

A

to breathe out

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When buddhism moves across China and soaks up the culture, it becomes…

A

Chan Buddhism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

After being influenced by Chinese culture, buddhism continues to move through Japan, where it becomes..

A

Zen Buddhism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Describe zen buddhism

A

silence, concentration, meditation (zazen), koans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

the goal of koans is too cause…

A

satori

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what is satori?

A

sudden enlightenment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Siddhartha wife was named…

A

Yashadora

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Siddhartha child was named _______, which means…

A

Rahula, meaning “fetter” as in to bind or tie to

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Why was a screen kept between Siddhartha and his father?
so that he did not see him aging
26
When does Siddhartha go on the journey that ultimately causes him to become the Buddha?
30 years old
27
What happens when Siddhartha bribes his chariot driver to take him outside of the walls?
he sees the four though provoking sights (old, sick, dead, happy)
28
After seeing the 4 thought provoking sights, Siddhartha decides to...
leave the palace, his family, and his DHARMA!
29
The 5 ascetics that Siddhartha finds in the woods were most likely ________ because they _________.
they were most likely Jains because they deprived themselves of food, water, sleep, etc
30
How long is Siddhartha with the 5 Jains?
5 years
31
When Siddhartha leaves the ascetics, he walks until he finds a...
bodhi tree (fig tree)
32
Bodhi means...
wisdom
33
How long was Siddhartha sitting under the tree and what happens when he wakes up?
He was under the tree from 1 to 49 days. When he wakes up he is now the Buddha.
34
Buddha means...
the guy who wakes up
35
True or false, there is only one Buddha.
false. there are many.
36
At what location does the Buddha meet the 5 ascetics and teach them his new findings?
Deer Park (outside of Bonaras)
37
What is Teaching One?
The Middle Way/Path: all things in moderation
38
What is Teaching Two?
The four noble truths: 1. Life is Dukkha (pain, suffering) 2. Dukkha is caused by attachment/desire 3. There is an end to Dukkha 4. The end is the 8 fold path
39
What is the 8 fold path?
Encourages self perfection by stating you must have the right: views, intentions, livelihood, speech, conduct, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
40
After hearing and accepting the the four truths, the ascetics said the ___________.
Three Jewels: 1. I take refuge in the Buddha. 2. I take refuge in the Dhamma (the Buddhas teachings). 3. I take refuge in the Samgha (each other).
41
Anatman (anetta in Pali) means...
not self/no self
42
What does Maya mean?
illusion
43
What is the "problem" in buddhism?
pain/suffering/discontent
44
what is the symbol for the 8 fold path?
a wheel with 8 spokes
45
In buddhism you are constantly working to understand that there is no ______
self
46
describe the skandas and their purpose
they are inherently flawed and made to make you think you are a self but you are not
47
what are the 5 skandas?
1. form 2. feelings 3. perceptions 4. impulses 5. background consciousness
48
Together, the 5 skandas cause _______
Maya, illusion
49
Describe karma in buddhism
it is our typical depiction where all things come around
50
what are the two main sects of buddhism?
Theravada and Mahayana
51
what does Theravada mean?
the path of the elders
52
what does Mahayana mean?
the great vessel
53
describe the Theravada
conservative, regional, less equal minded
54
what is the Theravada text?
Tripitaka, which is a group of three Buddhist texts
55
the ideal figure in Theravada is a...
Arhant (an individual who obtains nirvana)
56
describe the Mahayana sect
liberal, globalized, egalitarian, wants to bring as many people as possible to enlightenment
57
what are the Mahayana texts?
the Sutras
58
what is idea figure for the Mahayana?
Bodhisattva (an individual who delays nirvana in order to help other experience it) *compassion*
59
Zen is a Buddhist practice from the _______ sect and focuses on...
Mahayana, focuses on silence and concentration
60
The primary practice of Zen is..
Zazen: legs crossed with palms on knees. goal is to clear the mind

World Religion (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions