Buddhist Practices Flashcards
Why do Buddhists chant
It elevates their consciousness to a more spiritual state of mind
To learn and recall teachings of the Buddha
It is relaxing and helps with meditation
Remind them of the purpose of their practice
What are Malas
Prayer beads used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths whilst meditating, or repetitions of a Buddha’s name
What is a mantra
A sequence of words or syllables that are chanted, usually repetitively, as a part of a Buddhist practice. Some do this in order to invoke spiritual states of mind
What is present at a Buddhist shrine
Water, flowers, incense, light, perfume, food, music
What is the Shakyamuni Mantra
About paying homage to the Buddha
Asking the universe to bring out Buddha’s nature in you
What is the Medicine Buddha Mantra
Assistance relieving pain and suffering
Releases all the darkness and pain that blocks the path to enlightenment
