Buddhism part 1 Flashcards
What is Buddha’s full name?
Siddhartha Guatama
Where was Buddha born?
Nepal
What three lifestyles did Buddha live?
Ascetic
Luxury
Middle way
What does ascetic mean?
Extreme suffering
Why did Siddhartha leave the palace?
he was bored and he realised not everyone lived like him
What where the four sights?
Old man
Sick man
Dead man
Holy man
What did the four sights teach him?
Old man- he saw that people age
Sick man- everyone will get sick
Dead man- Everyone dies no matter what
Holy man- you can still leave peaceful
What is refuge?
to seek safety or somewhere to go for advice
What is the Dhamma refuge?
It is the holy book for buddhists
What is the buddha as a refuge?
he created the religion so he will have good advice
What is the Sangha?
the sangha is all the buddhists round the world
What is the middle way?
it is the perfect lifestyle for a buddhist
