Buddhism Practices Flashcards
Name the Three Jewels
The Buddha, The Dhamma, The Sangha
Explain 1 element of a Buddhist funeral.
Because they believe in reincarnation, they do not spend a lot of money. To reflect the belief in anicca, they have a Sky Burial.
Why is chanting important?
To help focus in meditation.
Why do Buddhists use visualisation?
(Tibetan) Buddhists use it to focus on Buddha’s life and teachings to help them understand the Buddha and reach nirvana.
Explain 2 contrasting aims of meditation
Samatha: Breathing and calming meditation; Vipassana: Insight meditation can be done while walking.
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?
A place for Buddhists to come together.
What is meant by a Skillful Act?
Actions that lead to good Karma.
Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community?
The community give alms (money) to the monks so they do not have to work and can focus on mediation.
Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scipture?
Chanting
What are Malas?
Prayer beads: to help focus and to count the number of times a scripture is repeated.
Give 3 of the Five Moral Precepts
To abstain from taking a life; To abstain from taking something that is not given; To abstain from sexual misconduct; To abstain from wrong speech; To abstain from intoxicants.
Name a Buddhist festival
Parinirvana Day: celebrates the Buddha’s nirvana (enlightenment) on 15 February.
Give 3 features of a shrine.
Rupa, flowers, water, cadle, incense, bell and book of teachings.
What is the definition of Puja?
Worship: to express gratitude and respect for the Buddha and his teachings.
Why is Karma important in Buddhism?
It helps Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to nirvana.
What is a Buddhist monastery called?
Vihara
Give 3 of the Six Perfections in the Mahayanan tradition.
Generosity.Giving (dana); Morality (sila); Patience (Kshanti); Energy (virya); Meditation (Samadhi); Wisdon (prajna)
What is the purpose of Samatha meditation?
Breathing meditation focused on calm and mindfulness.
What type of statue is commonly used for the meditation and can be found as part of a shrine?
Rupa: a small statue of the Buddha
Why are devotional rituals carried out?
For Buddhists to show their devotion to the Buddha.
Explain the concept of Karuna
Compassion: to be concerned about those who suffer and to try and ease the suffering and pain. One of the Sublime States.
What is Wesak?
A festival celebrating the birth and life of the Buddha, that happens in May.
What is the common name for a Buddhist place of worship?
A temple
Name two types of meditation.
Samatha and Vipassana
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?
To help Buddhists practie meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.
