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Buddhist Practices Flashcards

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Name two features of a Buddhist temple

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  • Buddha rupas, found in the main halls (statues of Buddha)

- Stupas a tower or room containing relics of important Buddhists

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Give two reasons why shrines are important

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  • they provide a focal point for Buddhists to show devotion

- a way of showing gratitude to Buddha

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Why are offerings given to a shrine and give an example

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  • they act as reminders of Buddha’s teaching

- flowers are offered as they decay and show impermanence

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Give two reasons why monasteries are important

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  • a place of discipline and study

- shows devotion

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What is an important part of a monastery

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Stupa

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Give two reasons why puja (worship) is important

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  • express gratitude towards Buddha

- deepen understanding of Buddha’s teachings

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Give two reasons why chanting is important

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  • shows devotion

- calm and focus the mind

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What is a mantra

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A sequence of sacred syllables

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Why is chanting mantras important

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  • concentrates the mind

- they contain magical powers and spiritual qualities of Buddha and bodhisttavs

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What is a mala

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Prayer beads

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What is Samatha meditation

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Calming meditation

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Give three reasons why Samatha meditation is important

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  • allows a deeper concentration
  • good preparation for Vipissana meditation
  • helps to become more mindful and aware
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Give two quotes for Samatha meditation

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“Even the Gods envy those who are awakened and mindful”

“Do not encumber your mind wig useless thoughts”

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What are the three aims of Vipassana meditation

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1) understand are everything is characterised by the three marks of existence
2) develop a greater wisdom about the world
3) achieve enlightenment

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What do people focus on is Vipassana meditation

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Objects/Kasinas

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What does Zazen meditation mean

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Seated meditation

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Where is Zazen practiced

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Zazen buddhism Japan

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Why is Zazen meditation important

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Leads to a deeper understanding of the nature of existence

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What happens during Zazen meditation

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Sitting relaxing and for using on the mindfulness of breathing

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What is walking meditation

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Consists of walking slowly and combining the movement of the feet with breathing

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What can walking meditation be used for

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Samatha and Vippisana meditation

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Give a quote for walking meditation

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“Your objective is to attain total alertness (…) unblocked experience of the motion of walking”

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Give two differences between Samatha meditation and Vipassana meditation

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  • Samatha develops concentration and calms the mind

- Vipassana is about understanding the three marks of existence

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How are objects used in visualisation

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  • helps for concentration

- helps to engage with spiritual qualities

25
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Why do Tibetan Buddhists visualise deities

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  • focus on the spiritual qualities of the deity being visualised
  • helps to awaken Buddha-nature
26
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Give an example of Buddha’s that may be visualised during meditation

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  • the medicine Buddha to promote healing powers

- Amitabha Buddha to be reborn in the pure land

27
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What else is used in visualisations

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  • thangkas detailed paintings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

- mandala a detailed colourful circle shaped pattern using sand which are brushed away

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What do Therevada Buddhists do when someone has died

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  • they transfer good merits
  • they offer new robes to a monk or donate money
  • person has a more favourable rebirth
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What do Tibetan Buddhists do when someone has died

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  • sky burial
  • body left on a mountain as a gift to the vultures
  • shows impermanence
30
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What do Japanese Buddhists do when someone has died

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  • they have pure land funerals
  • chant he Amitbha’s Buddha’s name
  • they are reborn in the pure land
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Why do Buddhists celebrate Wesak

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  • celebrate Buddha’s life

- honour the Buddha’s teachings

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What is the meaning of light in Wesak

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Enlightenment and overcoming ignorance

33
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What do people do during Wesak

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  • light their homes with candles

- make offerings to Buddha

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Why do Buddhists celebrate Parinirvana

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  • celebrates Buddha’s passing into Parinirvana
  • Buddhists can reflect on death and those who have recently died
  • shows impermanence
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What do Buddhists do during Parinirvana

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  • read scripture
  • meditate
  • go on retreats and reflect
36
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What is Kamma

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It explains how the intentions of a person’s actions lead to happiness or suffering

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How does Kamma relate to rebirth

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Depending on someone’s actions they are reborn into the six realms

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What are the six realms

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  • animals
  • angry Gods
  • god’s
  • humans
  • hungry ghosts
  • tormented beings
39
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How does Kamma relate to Buddhist ethics

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  • acting skilfully reduces suffering

- acting skill fully leads to enlightenment

40
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Give a quote for Kamma

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“One might be freed from evil action”

41
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What is Karuna

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Compassion

42
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Why is Karuna important

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Essential quality for Bodhisattvas

43
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What does Karuna mean

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To feel concerned for the suffering of others

44
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What are he four sublime states

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1) loving kindness
2) compassion
3) sympathetic joy
4) equanimity

45
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What is Rokpa

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A charity set up in the 1980s motivated by compassion who help families through poverty

46
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Give a quote for Karuna

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“The key to a happier and more successful world is the growth of compassion” the delai lama

47
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What is metta

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Loving kindness

48
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What does metta lead to

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Happiness and peace

49
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What does metta do

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  • reduces the tendency to act out of negative emotions

- helps to overcome suffering

50
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What is loving kindness meditation

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Helps Buddhists to develop an attitude of metta

Reflects on the positive qualities of a person and any acts of kindness

51
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Give two quotes for metta

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“Loving kindness is the wish that all may enjoy happiness”

“Loving kindness towards all the world”

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What are the five moral precepts

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1) Abstain from taking life
2) abstain from what is not freely given
3) abstain from sexual misconduct
4) abstain from wrong speech
5) abstain from intoxicants that cloud the mind

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Give a quote for the five moral precepts

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“Whoever destroys a living creature (…) digs up his own root here in this very world”

54
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What are the six perfections

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1) generosity
2) morality
3) patience
4) energy
5) meditation
6) wisdom

55
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Why are the six perfections important

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They are qualities needed to become a bodhisattva

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