Buddhist Practices Fact Test

Question 1

What is the definition of puja?

Answer 1

Worship- it expresses gratitude and respect for the Buddha and his teachings .

Question 2

What are two different types of meditation?

Answer 2

Samatha and Vipassana

Question 3

Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures?

Answer 3

Chanting

Question 4

Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?

Answer 4

Rupa- a statue of Buddha used in worship and meditation

Question 5

Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition

Answer 5

. Generosity or giving (Dana)
. Morality (sila)
. Patience (kshanti)
. Energy (virya)
. Mediation (samadhi)
. Wisdom (prajna)

Question 6

What is Wesak?

Answer 6

A festival celebrating the life and teachings of the Buddha

Question 7

What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?

Answer 7

Vihara

Question 8

Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral

Answer 8

Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation.
Sky burial (this reflects a belief in Anicca)

Question 9

Give three features of a shrine ?

Answer 9

Rupa
Flowers 
Water 
Candles 
Incense 
Fruit, bell and book of teachings

Question 10

Name a Buddhist festival

Answer 10

Parinirvana Day

Question 11

What is the common name for a Buddhist place of worship?

Answer 11

A temple

Question 12

Give three of the 5 moral precepts

Answer 12

1. To abstain from taking life
2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from sexual misconduct
4. To abstain from wrong speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants

Question 13

What is the purpose of Samatha meditation?

Answer 13

Breathing meditation focused on calming the mind and mindfulness

Question 14

Name the Three Jewels

Answer 14

The Buddha
The Dhamma
The Sangha

Question 15

Explain two contrasting aims of mediation

Answer 15

Stillness, focus/ Samatha mediation -mindfulness, breathing. Insight, the three marks of existence

Question 16

Why are devotional rituals carried out

Answer 16

For a Buddhist to show their devotion to the Buddha

Question 17

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple

Answer 17

A place for Buddhist to come together.

Question 18

What are Malas

Answer 18

Beads used to help focus and count the number of times scripture is repeated

Question 19

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat

Answer 19

They help them to practice mediation and remember the Buddhas life

Question 20

Why do Buddhists use visualisation

Answer 20

To deepen their mediation and their understanding of Buddhist teachings.

Question 21

Why is karma important in Buddhism?

Answer 21

It allows Buddhists to focus on their actions, to move closer to enlightenment

Question 22

Why is chanting important?

Answer 22

It enables focus in meditation

Question 23

Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community

Answer 23

They provide alms.
Donate money
By supporting the community it means the monks do not have to work, allowing them to focus on meditation

Question 24

Explain the concept of Karuna.

Answer 24

Karuna is compassion.
A feeling of concern for the suffering of others.
One of the 4 sublime states.
Buddhists should do something to make their lives better and ease suffering.

Question 25

Give two examples of how monks contribute to the community

Answer 25

To teach children how to read and write
The vihara acts as a school and bank.
Teaching skills such as farming and building
Monks teach dhamma and lead worship