Buddhist Practices Flashcards
what does the word worship mean?
worship means religious acts of praise, honor, and devotion directed towards a deity
what does worship cause people to feel?
people worship to reflect on the things they have done so it allows them to become more grateful
why do people worship?
people worship to show their devotion towards a deity
definition of Temple
a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods
definition of Temple
a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods
definition of Gompa
a Tibetan monastery or temple where Tibetan Buddhists stay and do religious
definition of Stupa
a dome-shaped building that contains holy relics (holy book, holy statues)
definition of Buddharupa
statues or models of beings who have obtained Buddhahood, including the historical Buddha
definition of Monastery/ Vihara
a Buddhist temple or Monastery
how are shrines significant to Buddhists
Shrines are significant to Buddhists
how are shrines significant to Buddhists
Shrines are significant to Buddhists as they are shrines of the Buddha and show him in a meditation position
where are shrines found?
shrines are found in temples or in homes
define what flowers represent
Reminds Buddhists that nothing lasts forever
define what incense represent
symbolizes purity and reminds Buddhists of the importance of pure thoughts, speech, and actions
define what candles represent
symbolizes wisdom because the light drives away ignorance
define 3 common items found on a shrine
flowers, incense, and candles
explain 2 items found on a shrine
1) incense represents purity and reminds Buddhists o the importance of pure thoughts, speech, and actions
2) flowers remind Buddhists that nothing lasts forever
what is a Bodhisattva?
a Bodhisattvas is someone who has reached enlightenment but stays in the cycle of Samsara out of compassion for others
why might it be a problem to tell all Buddhists that they must go to a temple once a week?
in some places in the world, there are fewer places of worship for Buddhists as there is a smaller population of Buddhists, far to travel, illness, more convenient to pray at home
how would a statue of the Buddha be used during worship?
a calm and relaxed state of the Buddha statue would remind Buddhists of enlightenment and motivate them to follow the eightfold path
out of the three objects found on a shrine which one do you think is the most important? Explain why?
incense as it reminds Buddhists of purity in their thoughts, speech, and actions, therefore, allows them to act on these actions helping them to become close to reaching enlightenment
flowers represent impermanence that is a key teaching
