Buddhism Sermon

Question 1

When was Siddhartha Guatama born?

Answer 1

500 BC in, Nepal or India, as an Indian Prince.

Question 2

What happened to his mother?

Answer 2

Died shortly after his birth.

Question 3

Type of life given?

Answer 3

Sheltered life in the palace, and not allowed to experience suffering.

Question 4

What happened over time?

Answer 4

His curiosity led him to experience life outside the palace walls.

Question 5

He became aware of…?

Answer 5

How much suffering was in the world.

Question 6

He devoted his time to…?

Answer 6

Finding a path that eliminated suffering.

Question 7

He became known as?

Answer 7

Buddha

Question 8

Definition for his new name?

Answer 8

“Supreme Enlightened One”

Question 9

He never intended?

Answer 9

to create a religion.

Question 10

Was most likely?

Answer 10

an atheist or agnostic

Question 11

Category for his teachings?

Answer 11

Philosophy

Question 12

What did his followers do with his teachings after his death?

Answer 12

Made it into a religion, attributed miracles, and teachings on Heaven and Hell.

Question 13

What were his teachings essentially? and until when?

Answer 13

an oral tradition until around 100 BC(400 years later)

Question 14

Buddha was most likely…not?

Answer 14

He was skinny not fat!

Question 15

What countries is he depicted as skinny?

Answer 15

Thailand, Korea, and India

Question 16

What country is he depicted as fat? Why?

Answer 16

China; sign of health and good fortune

Question 17

1st main group of Buddhists:

Answer 17

Theravada/Hinayana (popular in South East Asia)- Believe they have reached the state of Nirvana.

Question 18

2nd main group of Buddhists:

Answer 18

Mahayana (mainly in China, Japan, & Korea)- Believe they are left in the process of reaching Nirvana, and helping others reach Nirvana

Question 19

1st Noble Truth?

Answer 19

Everything is suffering

Question 20

2nd Noble Truth?

Answer 20

Suffering is caused by desire

Question 21

3rd Noble Truth?

Answer 21

Desire comes from a false belief that self actually exists.

Question 22

4th Noble Truth?

Answer 22

Must follow the Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana

Question 23

Meaning of Nirvana?

Answer 23

“Realization of state of non-existence.”

Question 24

Eight-Fold Path to Nirvana?

Answer 24

1. Know the truth-that nothing really exists.
2. Say nothing to hurt others.
3. Practice meditation.
4. Control your thoughts.
5. Resist evil.
6. Free your mind from evil.
7. Work for the good of others.
8. Respect life.

Question 25

Positives of Buddhism

Answer 25

1. Spread through compassion

2. Relatively cheerful people

Question 26

How to convert?

Answer 26

1. Love Bomb Them
2. Help Them Understand The Value of Suffering
3. Get Them In The Bible

Question 27

Conclusion?

Answer 27

1. The ultimate level of suffering is found in Hell and not in our world.
2. If Buddhists want to escape suffering, they must be taught to escape the punishment of Hell!
3. The Bible is the only “supreme enlightenment” they need!