Buddhism Y9 Flashcards
When did Buddhism start
Over 2,500 years ago
Where did Buddhism start
In India
Who is the founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gotama
Who was the Buddha
Siddhartha Gotama
What does Buddha mean
Enlightened
What was the Buddha’s early childhood like
He was hidden from all sufferings because of a prophecy -that said he would either become one of the greatest rulers or one of the greatest spiritual masters.
His parents wanted him to be a ruler.
How is the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism different to Hinduism
Buddhists don’t believe in a soul but instead that their energy is passed on.
Buddhists believe that the cycle of rebirth is a process of endless suffering
How do Buddhists view the cycle of rebirth
They believe in samsara and in karma. They believe that their energy is passed on through their lives and that samsara is a process of endless suffering. To get out of the cycle they must understand and act on the teachings of Buddha
What are the main teachings that make up Dharma
Three universal truths
Four noble truths
Eight fold pathway
What is the first universal truth
Annica
What is Annica
Everything is impermanent and changing- one must accept that change happens constantly and we must let go of things we cannot control
What is the second universal truth
Dukkha
What is Dukkha
Impermanence (change) leads to suffering, making life imperfect.- all things suffer
What is the third universal truth
Anatta
What is Anatta
There is no unchangeable, permanent self or soul -everything changes. There is only the person who is made up of the 5 skandas.
What are the 5 skandas
- The physical body.
- Feeling/sensations.
- And awareness of things around us.
- Thoughts, idea, wishes and dreams
- Our conscience.
What is the term for ‘cause and effect’
Karma
What are the three universal truths
Annica, Dukkha and Anatta
What do the four noble truths do?
They answer the Buddha’s observations
What were the Buddha’s observations when he saw the real world
He saw many people suffering and wanted to know why
What are the four noble truths
- All life involves suffering.
- The origin of suffering is craving.
- If craving ceases suffering will also cease.
- The middle way.
What is the first noble truth
All life involves suffering
What does the first noble truth-all life involves suffering mean
The illness is Dukkha. Buddhists must aim to help people understand and overcome it
What does the second noble truth- the origin of suffering is craving mean
The cause of illness is unhealthy craving for life, pleasure and money. This craving makes people frustrated and unhappy.
What is the second noble truth
The origin of suffering is craving
What is the third noble truth
If craving ceases suffering will also cease
What does the third noble truth- if craving ceases suffering will also cease mean
If a person can enjoy life without craving, they can avoid suffering and live happily. The cure for life’s illness is to get rid of craving.
What is the fourth noble truth?
The middle way
What does the fourth noble truth-the middle way mean
Buddhists need to find the middle way-not live a life of luxury but not level life of hardship and poverty as neither will bring them happiness or let them overcome suffering. You need to find the middle way so that you could be cured of your cravings and find happiness
What are the eightfold pathways?
Right view
Right mindfulness
Right concentration
Right effort
Right livelihood
Right action
Right speech
Right intention
What is the point of the 8fold path
There are eight practices that British try to live by
What is right view
Learning and coming to understand the Buddha’s teachings
What is right mindfulness
Right attitude-focussing on breathing
What is right concentration
the ability to focus the mind on a single point, cultivating a state of calm and clarity, ultimately leading to deeper meditative states and insight.
What is right effort
focusing on cultivating positive qualities and abandoning negative ones through diligent and mindful practice.
What is right livelihood
Choosing good jobs that help people like a firefighter instead of bad things like working at a casino
What is right action
abstaining from harming, stealing, and sexual misconduct, promoting ethical and peaceful conduc
What is right speech
Saying the right thing-bit being rude
What is right intention
Always having the intentions to do good
What are the two divisions of Buddhism
Theravada and Mahayana
Who are Theravada Buddhists
Older and more traditional strand of Buddhism. They follow Buddha’s teachings exactly. They strive to reach enlightenment and be free from samsara
What are Theravada Buddhists often referred to as
Tradition of the elders
Who are Mahayana Buddhists
Their main goal is to become a Bodhisattva. Who are people who choose to stay in the cycle of samsara to help others reach enlightenment.
Main difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists
Theravada Buddhist strive to gain freedom from the cycle of Samara
Mahayana Buddhists may choose to stay in cycle out of compassion for others
Why do Mahayana Buddhists believe that they are better than Theravada Buddhists.
They believe Theravada Buddhists are selfish as less people will become enlightened
What does Mahayana mean
Greater vehicle
What does Hinayana mean
Lesser vehicle - means theravada
What is used in Mahayana Buddhism to attain enlightenment
Bodhisattvas and prayer wheels
