Buddhism Flashcards
Siddhartha Gautama
Da Budda
Nirvana
A state of perfect peace
Difference between Theravada and Mahayana
Theravada followed all of the Buddha’s teachings exactly. Mahayana believed other people could interpret the teachings to help reach nirvana.
What does the term Buddha mean
Buddha means enlightened one.
Fasting
Going without food
Meditation
Focusing the mind on spiritual ideas.
Dissatisfied
Not happy.
Missionaries
People who spread religious beliefs.
Buddism
A religion based on the Buddha
Converted
To change to something else
What did the Buddha do before enlightment
He meditated for 14 weeks under a Bo tree and figured out human suffering, the four noble truths, and the eight fold path
Four Noble Truths
- Suffering part of human life. Can’t escape sorrow. 2. Suffering comes from desires. People cause own misery. 3. People can overcome desires to reach nirvana. 4. Follow the Eight Fold Path that leads to wisdom
Who was Asoka?
Asoka was a powerful king in India who spread Buddhism when he changed to one
What did Asoka do?
Asoka built Buddha temples and schools which helped spread Buddhism
Why do Buddhist believe that following The Eight Fold leads to a better life
The Eight Fold Path leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation
