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Buddhism Key Knowledge Flashcards

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In which country is Pure Land Buddhism the most commonly practised form of Buddhism?

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Japan

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2
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Select the 5 aggregates

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form, mental formation, perception, consciousness and sensation.

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3
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What is Dhamma (Dharma)?

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the Buddhist doctrine that includes the teaching of the Buddha about the nature of existence

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What is anicca?

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the impermanence and encourages Buddhists to accept death and suffering as part of life.

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Explain what the concept of Dukkha means for Buddhists.

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The belief that there are three types of suffering, as part of the Three Marks of Existence. The three types are ordinary suffering, suffering through change and suffering through dissatisfaction or attachment.

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What is dependent arising?

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the idea that everything happens depending on certain conditions

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Explain the three marks of existence

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the fundamental Buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence. They present a very different view of the world to Christianity. That suffering is inevitable, that everything is impermanent.

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8
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Name two types of Buddhism

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Theravada and Mahayana

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Which word describes the Buddhist belief that the soul doesn’t have a physical existence?

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Anatta

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10
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List the three aspects of threefold way

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Ethics(sila), Meditation (Samadhi), Wisdom (Panna)

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What is meant by Asceticism?

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A lifestyle of strict self-denial – rejected by Siddhartha for the Middle Way

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Give three of the four noble truths

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There is suffering, Suffering has a cause, Suffering can come to an end

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Define Nirvana

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A state of complete enlightenment which lies outside the cycle of samsara.

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14
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List three aspects of the eightfold path

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Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood

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15
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What was the Buddhas birth name?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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16
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Define Anatta

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What is the term for the immaterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life?

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17
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Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures?

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Chanting

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18
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Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures?

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Chanting

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19
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What are two different types of meditation?

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Samatha and Vipassana

20
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Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition.

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Generosity(dana), Morality (sila), Patience (kshanti)

21
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What is Wesak?

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A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha

22
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What is Wesak?

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A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha

23
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What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?

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Vihara

24
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Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral

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Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation. Sky Burial this reflects a belief in anicca.

25
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Give three features of a shrine

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Rupa, Flowers, water

26
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Name a Buddhist festival

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Parinirvana Day

27
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Name a Buddhist festival

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Parinirvana Day

28
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What is meant by a skilful act?

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Actions that lead to good Karma.

29
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Give three of the 5 moral precepts

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abstain from taking life, to abstain from taking what is not given, to abstain from sexual misconduct

30
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Explain two contrasting aims of meditation.

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Stillness, focus/ samatha meditation- mindfulness, breathing. Insight, the three marks of existence

31
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What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?

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A place for Buddhists to come together

32
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Why do Buddhists use visualisation?

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to deepen their meditation and their understanding of Buddhist teaching

33
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Why is Karma important in Buddhism?

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it allows Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to enlightenment.

34
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Why is chanting important?

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it is important because it enables focus in meditation.

35
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Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community

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They provide alms. Donate money. By supporting the monastic community, it means the monks do not have to work allowing them to focus on meditating.

36
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Explain the concept of Karuna

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compassion, a feeling of concern for the suffering of others. Buddhists should do something to make their lives better and ease suffering. One of the 4 sublime states.

37
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Give examples of how monks contribute to the community

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to teach children how to read and write, the vihara acts as a school. Teaching skills such as farming and building. The vihara can also act as a bank. Monks teach dhamma and lead worship.

38
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What word is used to describe an enlightened person who chooses to remain in samsara?

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Bodhisattva

39
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Which type of Buddhists attempt to become Bodhisattvas?

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Mahayana

40
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Explain what is meant by Buddhahood

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Buddha-nature is the idea that everyone can attain Buddhahood. Mahayana Buddhists believe that everyone has the essence of a Buddha within them.

41
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List the 3 poisons

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ignorance, hatred and greed

42
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List four of the sights

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old, sick, dead and holy

43
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What is the term for the immaterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life?

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Atman

44
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What is the definition of puja?

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worship

45
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Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?

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Rupa

46
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What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?

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They help them to practice meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.

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