Buddhism page 4

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Magga

Answer 1

The fourth noble truth, the way to stop suffering, the eightfold path

Question 2

Mahayana Buddhism

Answer 2

An umbrella term to describe some later Buddhist traditions including pure land buddhism.

Question 3

Mala

Answer 3

Prayer beads that are used to count the number of recitations in a mantra.

Question 4

Mantra

Answer 4

A short sequence of sacred syllables

Question 5

Mandala

Answer 5

An intricate circle shaped pattern that is used for meditation.

Question 6

Meditation

Answer 6

An intricate circle shaped pattern that is used for meditation.

Question 7

Mantra

Answer 7

A short sequence of sacred syllables

Question 8

Mara

Answer 8

A demon that represents spiritual obstacles

Question 9

Meditation

Answer 9

Practice of calming and focusing the mind and reflecting deeply

Question 10

Meditation (Samadhi)

Answer 10

A section of the threefold way that empasises the role of meditation in the process of development

Question 11

Metta

Answer 11

Loving kindness, showing a kind attitude towards others.

Question 12

Mindfulness of Breathing

Answer 12

Meditation practice focusing on breathing

Question 13

Monastery (vihara)

Answer 13

A place where Buddhist monks and nuns live

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Nibbana/nirvana

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A state of complete enlightenment

Question 15

Nidanas

Answer 15

12 factprs that illustrate the process of birth, death and rebirth.

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Nirodha

Answer 16

the third noble truth: suffering can be stopped

Question 17

Pali

Answer 17

The language of early Buddhists

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Parinirvana Day

Answer 18

A Mahayana festival that commemorates the Buddha’s passing

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Puja

Answer 19

Act of worship

Question 20

Pure land Buddhism

Answer 20

A Mahayana form of Buddhism based on the belief in Amitbha

Question 21

Retreat

Answer 21

a period of time spent away from everyday life in order to meditate

Question 22

Samantha meditation

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calming mediation; a type of meditation that involves calming the mind and developing deeper concentration

Question 23

Samsara

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the repeating cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

Question 24

Sanudaya

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the second noble truth: here are causes of suffering

Question 25

Sanskrit

Answer 25

the language used in later Indian Buddhists texts

Question 26

Shrine

Answer 26

an area with a statue of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, which provides Buddhists with a focus point for meditation and devotion