Buddhist Practices Fact Test Flashcards
What is the definition of puja?
Worship- it expresses gratitude and respect for the Buddha and his teachings .
What are two different types of meditation?
Samatha and Vipassana
Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures?
Chanting
Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?
Rupa- a statue of Buddha used in worship and meditation
Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition
. Generosity or giving (Dana) . Morality (sila) . Patience (kshanti) . Energy (virya) . Mediation (samadhi) . Wisdom (prajna)
What is Wesak?
A festival celebrating the life and teachings of the Buddha
What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?
Vihara
Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral
Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation. Sky burial (this reflects a belief in Anicca)
Give three features of a shrine ?
Rupa Flowers Water Candles Incense Fruit, bell and book of teachings
Name a Buddhist festival
Parinirvana Day
What is the common name for a Buddhist place of worship?
A temple
Give three of the 5 moral precepts
- To abstain from taking life
- To abstain from taking what is not given
- To abstain from sexual misconduct
- To abstain from wrong speech
- To abstain from intoxicants
What is the purpose of Samatha meditation?
Breathing meditation focused on calming the mind and mindfulness
Name the Three Jewels
The Buddha
The Dhamma
The Sangha
Explain two contrasting aims of mediation
Stillness, focus/ Samatha mediation -mindfulness, breathing. Insight, the three marks of existence
Why are devotional rituals carried out
For a Buddhist to show their devotion to the Buddha
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple
A place for Buddhist to come together.
What are Malas
Beads used to help focus and count the number of times scripture is repeated
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat
They help them to practice mediation and remember the Buddhas life
Why do Buddhists use visualisation
To deepen their mediation and their understanding of Buddhist teachings.
Why is karma important in Buddhism?
It allows Buddhists to focus on their actions, to move closer to enlightenment
Why is chanting important?
It enables focus in meditation
Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community
They provide alms.
Donate money
By supporting the community it means the monks do not have to work, allowing them to focus on meditation
Explain the concept of Karuna.
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.
Give two examples of how monks contribute to the community
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
