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buddhist practices and beliefs Flashcards

1
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in which country is PURE LAND BUDDHISM most commonly practised in

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Japan

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give 3 examples of THE 5 AGGREGATES

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

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why are the 5 aggregates important?

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they define what a human being is: constant changing

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what is dependent arising?

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the idea that everything happens depending on certain conditions

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what is Dhamma/ Dharma?

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

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6
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what is anicca

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

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

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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.

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Explain the THREE MARKS OF EXISTENCE

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

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9
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name 2 types of buddhism

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Theravada, Mahayana

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10
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what word describes that souls don’t have a physical existence

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anatta

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11
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list 3 aspects of the Three Fold Way

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Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom

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list the Four Noble Truths

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

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Define NIRVANA

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

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14
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aspects of the eightfold path

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

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What is asceticism?

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

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16
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Buddhists birth name

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Siddartha Gautama

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17
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Define ANATTA

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the idea that we DONT HAVE A FIXED SOUL/SELF

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18
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what is the term for the imarterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life

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Atman

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19
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which type of worship involves reciting buddhist scriptures

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Chanting

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20
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2 types of meditation

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Samatha, Vipassana

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21
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The 6 Perfections in Mahayana Buddhism

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Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom

22
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What is WESAK?

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a festival celebrating the life and teachings of the buddha

23
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name given to a Buddhist Monastery

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Vihara

24
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elements of a buddhist funeral

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

25
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Features of a Shrine

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

26
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What is a shrine?

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a place where people go to worship

27
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5 Moral Precepts

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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

28
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Explain 2 contrasting aims of meditation (4)

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

29
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what is the main purpose of a temple

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a place for buddhists to come together

30
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why do buddhists use visualisation

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to deepen their meditation and understanding of the buddhist teachings

31
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why is karma important in buddhism?

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

32
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why is chanting important?

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it enabled focus in meditation

33
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how do the lay community contribute to the monastic community

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

34
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explain the concept of KARUNA

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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.

35
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examples of how monks contribute to the community

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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

36
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what is the name given to an enlightened person who stays in the cycle of samsara to guide others

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Bodhisatva

37
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which type of buddhists attempt to become a bodhisatva

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Mahayana Buddhists

38
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what is samsara

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the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

39
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what is meant by BUDDHAHOOD

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

40
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what is buddha nature

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the idea that everyone can attain buddahood

41
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list 3 events that happened in the Buddhas life

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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

42
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3 poisons

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Greed, Ignorance and Hatred

43
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list the 4 sights

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old man, sick man, dead man, holy man

44
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define puja

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worship- expresses gratitude and respect for the buddhas teachings

45
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what’s statue is commonly found in the shrine and often used for meditation

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Rupa

46
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name a buddhist festival

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Parinirvana Day, Wesak

47
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what is meant by a skilful act

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an act that leads to good karma

48
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name the three jewels

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the buddha, dhamma, sangha

49
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why are devotional rituals carried out

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for buddhists to show their devotion to the buddha

50
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what is the main purpose of a RETREAT

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

51
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What are the three marks of existence

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

52
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Text that contains the life of the Buddha

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Jakata tales

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