Buddhism Flashcards
When did Buddhism begin
500 B.C.
Why did Hindus not like Hinduism anymore and want a new religion
Wanted a more emotional & spiritual experience
Who founded Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama the prince
Was Siddhartha’s family wealthy or poor
Wealthy
What was Siddhartha’s father told
Siddhartha would become an emperor or spiritual leader
What did Siddhartha’s father do in hopes of him being a great emperor
He sheltered Siddhartha for 29 years in luxury
How many encounters did Siddhartha have in the outside world
4
What were the 4 people Siddhartha met in the outside world
A sick man, old man, dead man, homeless holy man
What did Siddhartha learn from these encounters
Everyone is subject to sickness, pain, death and some are happy with nothing
What does Siddhartha do after his encounters
He leaves his family and wealth to find the answers to 3 questions
What are the 3 questions Siddhartha has
Why is there pain, suffering, and death
What life did Siddhartha live and for how long
He lived an ascetic life for 6 years and practiced self denial
What does Siddhartha do that almost kills him
Fasts from eating
What does Siddhartha do that helps him relieve the answers
He meditates for 49 days
What does Siddhartha’s name change to and why
His name changes to Buddha because he was enlightened
