buddhist beliefs

Question 1

4 key beliefs in theravada buddhism

Answer 1

goal is to achieve enlightenment and Nirvana

The Buddha is a focus of worship and is seen at the teacher and guide

Nuns are not giving the same respect and recognition as monks

Based on the recollection of the Buddha teachings and by elders


Question 2

2 forms of meditation

Answer 2

samatha -calming
vespasia-insight meditation

Question 3

dukkha

Answer 3

means suffering

Physical, emotional or mental suffering cannot be avoided

Question 4

samudaya 2

Answer 4

The origin of suffering

Caused by desire and craving

Question 5

nirodha 3

Answer 5

means stopping

The end of suffering
An end craving = And end to suffering
Once broken, they become free from rebirth and will no longer be born into another life of suffering

Question 6

magga 4

Answer 6

eight fold path

The path to end of suffering
Buddhists must follow the eight fold path

Question 7

types of suffering

physical

Answer 7

birth – trapped in the cycle of rebirth and have not achieved goal of enlightenment

Old age

Sickness

Death

Question 8

types of suffering

mental

Answer 8

separation from someone or something you love

Contact with someone or something you don’t like

Not being able to achieve or fulfil your desires

Question 9

what is the dharma

Answer 9

The truth about the nature of exist(like the Buddhist teachings)

Question 10

what are the three precious jewels

Answer 10

buddha
dhamma
sangha

Question 11

three precious jewels

buddha

Answer 11

means that Buddhists are taking refuge in wisdom


Question 12

three precious jewels

dhamma

Answer 12

Means taking refuge in the Buddhist teachings(laws of human nature)

Question 13

three precious jewels

sangha

Answer 13

Traditionally thought of as are dined as a Buddhist monk or noun, for those who follow the Buddhist way of life – practising kindness, compassion, generosity

Question 14

what are the three marks of existence

Answer 14

dukkha
impermanence
anatta

Question 15

three marks of existence

dukkha

Answer 15

Ordinary pain or suffering

Question 16

three marks of existence

impermanence

Answer 16

nothing stays the same and things are constantly changing from day-to-day , moment to moment

Question 17

three marks of existence

anatta

Answer 17

one of the buddha teachings -there is no fixed part of a person that does not change

Question 18

what are the 5 aggregates

Answer 18

form,sensation,perception,mental formations ,consciousness

Question 19

what are the 3 poisons

Answer 19

greed (rooster)
hated(snake)
ignorance (pig)

Question 20

the eightfold path

Answer 20

right mindfulness
right concentration
right effort
right livelihood
right action
right speech
right intention
right view

Question 21

meditation
ethic
wisdom

Answer 21

meditation (samadhi)
ethics (sila)
wisdom (panna)

Question 22

3 points about buddha

Answer 22

every person is already enlightened

Everyone has the essence of Buddha already in them

A person, but a nature is hidden by desires attachments, ignorance and negative thoughts

Question 23

explain bodhisattva

Answer 23

exclusive to mahayana Buddhism

Someone who achieve enlightenment but allows them to be reborn over and over again so they can help others reach enlightenment

Put others first

believes the truth pass is to be compassionate to others whatever the cost 

Question 24

6 perfections

the path to the bodhisattva

Answer 24

generosity
morality
patience
energy
meditation
wisdom

Question 25

what is sunyata

Answer 25

an important concept in mahayana Buddhism

often translated as emptiness

Understanding is crucial for achieving enlightenment

Nothing exist independently

Question 26

what is arhat

Answer 26

A perfect person

Upon dying, they will not be reborn, but we’re entering Nirvana since they achieved enlightenment

To achieve enlightenment, they need to follow the eight full path and wisdom, morality and meditation

usually a person in theravada Buddhism 

Question 27

what is the tibetan wheel of life

Answer 27

The repeating cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

The wheel shows how we are trapped in the cycle and how we can escape the cycle

Question 28

what is pure land buddhism

Answer 28

Offers a way to enlightenment for people who can’t handle the subtleties of meditation, enjoy long. Rachels are just live especially good lives.

Question 29

where is pure land Buddhism popular?

Answer 29

China and Japan

Question 30

what does pure land Buddhist hope?

Answer 30

To be reborn in the paradise where Amitabha lives

Question 31

how do you reach the pure land?

Answer 31

must have faith in the amateur Buddha and recite his name with a pure and sincere heart

This practice is believed to generate positive, and create a connection with him, who will guide the person to the pure land once they die