Buddhism Unit Flashcards
ultimate goal of buddhism
ULTIMATE GOAL= end suffering and attain absolute peace and joy
difference between buddhism and hinduism
Hinduism and Buddhism differ in their founders, concepts of God, approach to the caste system, interpretations of reincarnation and karma, and primary scriptures. While Hinduism is characterized by belief in a supreme cosmic spirit and upholds the caste system, Buddhism is non-theistic, rejects the caste system, and emphasizes enlightenment over rebirth.
what is the significance of the Bodhi tree
The Bodhi tree holds immense significance in Buddhism as the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, becoming the Buddha. It symbolizes the place of awakening and spiritual realization, serving as a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimage, meditation, and reflection.
what is the middle way
The Middle Way in Buddhism is a path of balance between extremes, avoiding both self-indulgence and self-mortification. It was taught by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, as a way to achieve enlightenment. The Middle Way encourages moderation, mindfulness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of life, leading to liberation from suffering and the realization of awakening.
What are Siddhartha’s four sights
Siddhartha Gautama encountered four sights that profoundly impacted him: an old person, a sick person, a dead person, and a wandering ascetic. These sights led him to reflect on the inevitability of aging, sickness, death, and the potential for spiritual awakening. They inspired Siddhartha to renounce his life of luxury and seek a deeper understanding of the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.
what are the 5 precepts
Abstain from killing or harming living beings
Abstain from stealing
Abstain from improper sexual conduct
Abstain from false speech
Abstain from taking alcohol and harmful drugs
what are the four branches of buddhism
Mahayana,Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen (within Mahayana)
what are the three jewels
Buddha (guide), Dharma (path), Sangha (teachers)
what are the four noble truths
there is suffering, suffering has an origin, suffering can cease, there is a path out of suffering
what is the eight fold path
right view, right intentions, right speech, right actions, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, right mindfulness
important buddha symbols
Wheel of Life
Mandala
Lotus Flower
Stupa
Temples
Swastika
Buddhapada
what is the celebration of vesak
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Buddhists engage in acts of generosity, meditation, and visiting temples to honor the Buddha’s teachings.
what is the celebration of Asalha Puja
Asalha Puja, or Dharma Day, marks the beginning of the Buddha’s teaching.
Buddhists show thanks that the Buddha and other enlightened teachers shared their knowledge.
Dharma Day is held at the beginning of the rainy season in Southeast Asia, when travelling becomes difficult and monks and nuns stay in one place for three months, meditating and reading scriptures.
what is the celebration of Esala Perahera
A grand festival in Sri Lanka, featuring a procession with elaborately adorned elephants carrying a sacred relic of the Buddha. The event includes traditional music, dance, and religious rituals, attracting spectators from around the world.
