Buddhism Beliefs 2 Markers Flashcards
Give two events in the life of the Buddha.
Seeing the four sights.
Attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
Give two items of luxury the Buddha had in his early life.
Fine clothes made of silk.
Palaces for each season.
Give two reasons why the Buddha rejected his life of wealth.
Wealth could not provide true happiness.
The four sights revealed the reality of suffering.
Give two of the Four Sights.
Old Age.
Illness.
Give two ways the life of Buddha is important for Buddhists today.
Inspires them to seek enlightenment by following his example.
It teaches the importance of overcoming suffering through the Middle Way.
Give two of the Four Noble Truths.
Life is suffering (Dukkha).
The cause of suffering is craving (Tanha).
Give two types of suffering.
Suffering of pain.
Suffering of change.
Give two causes of suffering.
Craving (Tanha).
Ignorance (Avijja).
Give two of the Three Poisons.
Greed (Lobha).
Hatred (Dosa).
Give two interpretations of Nibbana.
A state of complete liberation from suffering and the cycle of samsara.
The extinguishing of craving, hatred, and ignorance.
Give two aspects of the Eightfold Path.
Right View (understanding the Four Noble Truths).
Right Action (acting ethically and avoiding harm).
Give two of the Three Marks of Existence.
Impermanence (Annica).
Suffering (Dukkha).
Give two of the Five Aggregates.
Form (Rupa).
Sensation (Vedana).
Give two examples of Buddhist traditions.
Meditation.
Vesak.
Give two examples of human ideals in Buddhism.
Compassion (Karuna).
Wisdom (Prajna).
Give two aspects of the Buddha’s Dhamma.
The Four Noble Truths.
The Eightfold Path.
Give two examples of human destiny in Buddhism.
Rebirth in samsara, influenced by karma.
Attaining Nibbana, the ultimate liberation from suffering.
