buddhist practices and beliefs

Question 1

in which country is PURE LAND BUDDHISM most commonly practised in

Answer 1

Japan

Question 2

give 3 examples of THE 5 AGGREGATES

Answer 2

1: form, 2: mental formation, 3: perception, 4: consciousness, 5: sensation

Question 3

why are the 5 aggregates important?

Answer 3

they define what a human being is: constant changing

Question 4

what is dependent arising?

Answer 4

the idea that everything happens depending on certain conditions

Question 5

what is Dhamma/ Dharma?

Answer 5

it is the buddhist doctrine that includes the TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA about the nature of existence

Question 6

what is anicca

Answer 6

it means IMPERMANENCE. it encourages buddhist to accept death and suffering

Question 7

Explain the concept of DUKKHA and what it means to buddhists (2)

Answer 7

it is the belief that there are 3 types of suffering, as part of the Three Marks of Existence: ordinary suffering, suffering through change and suffering through dissatisfaction (greed) or attachment.

Question 8

Explain the THREE MARKS OF EXISTENCE

Answer 8

they are the fundamental Buddhist beliefs about the nature of existence. they present that SUFFERING IS INEVITABLE and IMPERMANENT

Question 9

name 2 types of buddhism

Answer 9

Theravada, Mahayana

Question 10

what word describes that souls don’t have a physical existence

Answer 10

anatta

Question 11

list 3 aspects of the Three Fold Way

Answer 11

Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom

Question 12

list the Four Noble Truths

Answer 12

1: There is suffering, 2: suffering had a cause, 3: suffering can come to an end, 4: there is a way to end suffering

Question 13

Define NIRVANA

Answer 13

a complete state of enlightenment (which lives outside the cycle of samsara)

Question 14

aspects of the eightfold path

Answer 14

VISELAMC; RIGHT: Vision, Intention, Speech, Effort, Livelihood , Action, Meditation and Concentration

Question 15

What is asceticism?

Answer 15

A lifestyle of strict denial (rejected by Siddartha for the Middle Way)

Question 16

Buddhists birth name

Answer 16

Siddartha Gautama

Question 17

Define ANATTA

Answer 17

the idea that we DONT HAVE A FIXED SOUL/SELF

Question 18

what is the term for the imarterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life

Answer 18

Atman

Question 19

which type of worship involves reciting buddhist scriptures

Answer 19

Chanting

Question 20

2 types of meditation

Answer 20

Samatha, Vipassana

Question 21

The 6 Perfections in Mahayana Buddhism

Answer 21

Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom

Question 22

What is WESAK?

Answer 22

a festival celebrating the life and teachings of the buddha

Question 23

name given to a Buddhist Monastery

Answer 23

Vihara

Question 24

elements of a buddhist funeral

Answer 24

1; spend as little money possible- they believe in reincarnation
2; sky burial- reflects anicca

Question 25

Features of a Shrine

Answer 25

Buddha Rupa, Flowers, Water, Candles, Incense, Fruit

Question 26

What is a shrine?

Answer 26

a place where people go to worship

Question 27

5 Moral Precepts

Answer 27

1; abstain from taking life 2; abstain from taking what is not given 3; abstain from sexual misconduct 4; abstain from wrong speech 5; abstain from intoxication’s

Question 28

Explain 2 contrasting aims of meditation (4)

Answer 28

Samatha meditation: mindfulness and breathing Insight meditation: focus on the 3 Marks of Existence

Question 29

what is the main purpose of a temple

Answer 29

a place for buddhists to come together

Question 30

why do buddhists use visualisation

Answer 30

to deepen their meditation and understanding of the buddhist teachings

Question 31

why is karma important in buddhism?

Answer 31

allows buddhists to focus on their actions in order to move closer to enlightenment

Question 32

why is chanting important?

Answer 32

it enabled focus in meditation

Question 33

how do the lay community contribute to the monastic community

Answer 33

By providing alms and donating money to the monastic community, it enables monks to focus on meditation and not worry about working

Question 34

explain the concept of KARUNA

Answer 34

karuna is compassion, a feeling of concern to those who are suffering. buddhists should do something to make their lives better and ease suffering. it is one of the 4 sublime states.

Question 35

examples of how monks contribute to the community

Answer 35

teach children to read and write. teach skills such as farming and building. The VIHARA acts as a school and often as a bank. Monks teach DHAMMA and lead worship

Question 36

what is the name given to an enlightened person who stays in the cycle of samsara to guide others

Answer 36

Bodhisatva

Question 37

which type of buddhists attempt to become a bodhisatva

Answer 37

Mahayana Buddhists

Question 38

what is samsara

Answer 38

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

Question 39

what is meant by BUDDHAHOOD

Answer 39

it is the idea that everyone has the essence of buddha within them - believed by mahayana buddhists

Question 40

what is buddha nature

Answer 40

the idea that everyone can attain buddahood

Question 41

list 3 events that happened in the Buddhas life

Answer 41

1: he grew up in a life of luxury 2: he was inspired to leave after he saw the 4 sights 3: he lived a life of asceticism but found he wasn’t leading to enlightenment therefore left for the middle way

Question 42

3 poisons

Answer 42

Greed, Ignorance and Hatred

Question 43

list the 4 sights

Answer 43

old man, sick man, dead man, holy man

Question 44

define puja

Answer 44

worship- expresses gratitude and respect for the buddhas teachings

Question 45

what’s statue is commonly found in the shrine and often used for meditation

Answer 45

Rupa

Question 46

name a buddhist festival

Answer 46

Parinirvana Day, Wesak

Question 47

what is meant by a skilful act

Answer 47

an act that leads to good karma

Question 48

name the three jewels

Answer 48

the buddha, dhamma, sangha

Question 49

why are devotional rituals carried out

Answer 49

for buddhists to show their devotion to the buddha

Question 50

what is the main purpose of a RETREAT

Answer 50

to help buddhists to focus on practicing meditation and remembering the buddhas life

Question 51

What are the three marks of existence

Answer 51

Annica (impermanence) Dukkha (dissatisfaction) Anatta (no soul)

Question 52

Text that contains the life of the Buddha

Answer 52

Jakata tales