buddhist practices and beliefs Flashcards
in which country is PURE LAND BUDDHISM most commonly practised in
Japan
give 3 examples of THE 5 AGGREGATES
1: form, 2: mental formation, 3: perception, 4: consciousness, 5: sensation
why are the 5 aggregates important?
they define what a human being is: constant changing
what is dependent arising?
the idea that everything happens depending on certain conditions
what is Dhamma/ Dharma?
it is the buddhist doctrine that includes the TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA about the nature of existence
what is anicca
it means IMPERMANENCE. it encourages buddhist to accept death and suffering
Explain the concept of DUKKHA and what it means to buddhists (2)
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.
Explain the THREE MARKS OF EXISTENCE
they are the fundamental Buddhist beliefs about the nature of existence. they present that SUFFERING IS INEVITABLE and IMPERMANENT
name 2 types of buddhism
Theravada, Mahayana
what word describes that souls don’t have a physical existence
anatta
list 3 aspects of the Three Fold Way
Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom
list the Four Noble Truths
1: There is suffering, 2: suffering had a cause, 3: suffering can come to an end, 4: there is a way to end suffering
Define NIRVANA
a complete state of enlightenment (which lives outside the cycle of samsara)
aspects of the eightfold path
VISELAMC; RIGHT: Vision, Intention, Speech, Effort, Livelihood , Action, Meditation and Concentration
What is asceticism?
A lifestyle of strict denial (rejected by Siddartha for the Middle Way)
Buddhists birth name
Siddartha Gautama
Define ANATTA
the idea that we DONT HAVE A FIXED SOUL/SELF
what is the term for the imarterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life
Atman
which type of worship involves reciting buddhist scriptures
Chanting
2 types of meditation
Samatha, Vipassana
The 6 Perfections in Mahayana Buddhism
Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom
What is WESAK?
a festival celebrating the life and teachings of the buddha
name given to a Buddhist Monastery
Vihara
elements of a buddhist funeral
1; spend as little money possible- they believe in reincarnation
2; sky burial- reflects anicca
Features of a Shrine
Buddha Rupa, Flowers, Water, Candles, Incense, Fruit
What is a shrine?
a place where people go to worship
5 Moral Precepts
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
Explain 2 contrasting aims of meditation (4)
Samatha meditation: mindfulness and breathing
Insight meditation: focus on the 3 Marks of Existence
what is the main purpose of a temple
a place for buddhists to come together
why do buddhists use visualisation
to deepen their meditation and understanding of the buddhist teachings
why is karma important in buddhism?
allows buddhists to focus on their actions in order to move closer to enlightenment
why is chanting important?
it enabled focus in meditation
how do the lay community contribute to the monastic community
By providing alms and donating money to the monastic community, it enables monks to focus on meditation and not worry about working
explain the concept of KARUNA
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.
examples of how monks contribute to the community
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
what is the name given to an enlightened person who stays in the cycle of samsara to guide others
Bodhisatva
which type of buddhists attempt to become a bodhisatva
Mahayana Buddhists
what is samsara
the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth
what is meant by BUDDHAHOOD
it is the idea that everyone has the essence of buddha within them - believed by mahayana buddhists
what is buddha nature
the idea that everyone can attain buddahood
list 3 events that happened in the Buddhas life
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
3 poisons
Greed, Ignorance and Hatred
list the 4 sights
old man, sick man, dead man, holy man
define puja
worship- expresses gratitude and respect for the buddhas teachings
what’s statue is commonly found in the shrine and often used for meditation
Rupa
name a buddhist festival
Parinirvana Day, Wesak
what is meant by a skilful act
an act that leads to good karma
name the three jewels
the buddha, dhamma, sangha
why are devotional rituals carried out
for buddhists to show their devotion to the buddha
what is the main purpose of a RETREAT
to help buddhists to focus on practicing meditation and remembering the buddhas life
What are the three marks of existence
Annica (impermanence)
Dukkha (dissatisfaction)
Anatta (no soul)
Text that contains the life of the Buddha
Jakata tales
