Buddhist Practises Flashcards
What is Samatha Meditation?
Samatha meditation is a form of meditation that calms and stills the mind.
What happens in Tibetan funerals?
The body is eaten by vultures.
What does Karuna mean?
Compassion
What is a Rupa?
A rupa is a statue of the Buddha.
What is Vipassana Meditation?
Vipassana meditation is a type of meditation that focuses on the dhamma.
Name two of the five precepts.
to abstain from taking life
to abstain from taking what isn’t given
to abstain from sexual misconduct
to abstain from wrong speech
to abstain from intoxicants
Name two places of worship.
Temple
Shrine
Monastery
What is Wesak?
A Theravada Buddhist festival that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and deaath.
What does Metta mean?
Loving-kindness
What happens in Theravada funerals?
The family donate money to charity to transfer merit to the deceased.
Name two of the six perfections.
Generosity
Morality
Patience
Meditation
Wisdom
What is a mantra?
A short sequence of sacred syllables repeated many times.
What are Mala Beads?
A set of 108 beads used as an aid during chanting.
What is Parinirvana Day?
A Mahayana Buddhist festival that commemorates the Buddha’s death.
What happens in Japanese funerals?
The body is cremated and chopsticks are used by the family to remove the bones.
