Buddhism Practices

Question 1

Name the Three Jewels

Answer 1

The Buddha, The Dhamma, The Sangha

Question 2

Explain 1 element of a Buddhist funeral.

Answer 2

Because they believe in reincarnation, they do not spend a lot of money. To reflect the belief in anicca, they have a Sky Burial.

Question 3

Why is chanting important?

Answer 3

To help focus in meditation.

Question 4

Why do Buddhists use visualisation?

Answer 4

(Tibetan) Buddhists use it to focus on Buddha’s life and teachings to help them understand the Buddha and reach nirvana.

Question 5

Explain 2 contrasting aims of meditation

Answer 5

Samatha: Breathing and calming meditation; Vipassana: Insight meditation can be done while walking.

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?

Answer 6

A place for Buddhists to come together.

Question 7

What is meant by a Skillful Act?

Answer 7

Actions that lead to good Karma.

Question 8

Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community?

Answer 8

The community give alms (money) to the monks so they do not have to work and can focus on mediation.

Question 9

Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scipture?

Answer 9

Chanting

Question 10

What are Malas?

Answer 10

Prayer beads: to help focus and to count the number of times a scripture is repeated.

Question 11

Give 3 of the Five Moral Precepts

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Name a Buddhist festival

Answer 12

Parinirvana Day: celebrates the Buddha’s nirvana (enlightenment) on 15 February.

Question 13

Give 3 features of a shrine.

Answer 13

Rupa, flowers, water, cadle, incense, bell and book of teachings.

Question 14

What is the definition of Puja?

Answer 14

Worship: to express gratitude and respect for the Buddha and his teachings.

Question 15

Why is Karma important in Buddhism?

Answer 15

It helps Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to nirvana.

Question 16

What is a Buddhist monastery called?

Answer 16

Vihara

Question 17

Give 3 of the Six Perfections in the Mahayanan tradition.

Answer 17

Generosity.Giving (dana); Morality (sila); Patience (Kshanti); Energy (virya); Meditation (Samadhi); Wisdon (prajna)

Question 18

What is the purpose of Samatha meditation?

Answer 18

Breathing meditation focused on calm and mindfulness.

Question 19

What type of statue is commonly used for the meditation and can be found as part of a shrine?

Answer 19

Rupa: a small statue of the Buddha

Question 20

Why are devotional rituals carried out?

Answer 20

For Buddhists to show their devotion to the Buddha.

Question 21

Explain the concept of Karuna

Answer 21

Compassion: to be concerned about those who suffer and to try and ease the suffering and pain. One of the Sublime States.

Question 22

What is Wesak?

Answer 22

A festival celebrating the birth and life of the Buddha, that happens in May.

Question 23

What is the common name for a Buddhist place of worship?

Answer 23

A temple

Question 24

Name two types of meditation.

Answer 24

Samatha and Vipassana

Question 25

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?

Answer 25

To help Buddhists practie meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.