Buddhism teachings

Question 1

5 moral precepts

Answer 1

1. don’t take life 2. Don’t take what isn’t given 3. Don’t commit sexual misconduct/abuse relationships 4. Don’t use false speech 5. Don’t partake in intoxicants

Question 2

6 perfections

Answer 2

1. Wisdom 2. Generosity/giving 3. Morality/discipline 4. Meditation 5. Energy/vigour 6. Patience

Question 3

4 sights

Answer 3

1. Age 2. Sickness 3. Death 4. Ascetic

Question 4

3 Refuges

Answer 4

1. Buddha 2. Dharma 3. Sangha

Question 5

4 noble truths

Answer 5

1. Dukkha 2. Samudaya suffering has a cause 3. Nirodha suffering can be stopped 4. Magga 8 fold path

Question 6

3 marks of existence

Answer 6

1. Anicca impermanence 2. Anatta no soul 3. Dukkha suffering

Question 7

5 aggregates (parts)

Answer 7

1. Form physical body 2. Sensation feelings 3. Perception knowledge 4. Consciousness awareness of world 5. Mental formations ideas thought opinions

Question 8

3 poisons

Answer 8

1. Greed 2. Hatred 3. Ignorance

Question 9

8 fold path

Answer 9

1. Right view, Buddhism 2. Right intentions 3. Right speech 4. Right action, good deeds 5. Right livelihood, follow Buddhas teachings 6. Right effort 7. Right concentration, meditation 8. Right mindfulness, actively participate

Question 10

3 watches of the night

Answer 10

1. Knowledge of past lives 2. Understanding the cycle of life death and rebirth 3. Why suffering exists and how to overcome it