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What is the definition of puja?

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

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What are two different types of meditation?

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Samatha and Vipassana

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

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Rupa - A statue ofBuddha used in worship and meditation

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Give two of the six perfections

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• Generosity or giving (dana)
· Morality (sila)
· Patience (kshanti)
· Energy (virya)
· Meditation (samadhi)
· Wisdom (prajna)

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What is Wesak?

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A festival celebrating the life and teachings of the buddha

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What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?

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Vihara

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Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral?

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

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Give three features of a shrine

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Rupa, Flowers, water, candles, incense, fruit, bell, book of teachings.

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Name a buddhist festival

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Parinirvana Day

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What is meant by a skill full act?

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Actions that lead to good karma.

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Give two of the five moral precepts.

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  1. to abstain from taking life
  2. to abstain from sexual misconduct
  3. to abstain from taking what is not freely given
  4. to abstain from wrong speech
  5. to abstain from intoxicants
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What is the purpose of Samatha medication?

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Breathing meditation focused on calming the mind and mindfulness

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Name the three jewels

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· The Buddha · The Dhamma · The Sangha

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Why are devotional rituals carried out?

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to show their devotion to the Buddha

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What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?

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They help them to practise meditation and retreat

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What are two rituals for death and mourning?

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  1. Tibetan sky burials
  2. Pure land buddhism
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Why are shrines important

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reflect on buddhists teachings (dharma)
to give thanks to the buddha for giving them the path to enlightenment (dharma)

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What is Samatha meditation?

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focusing on mindfulness of the body and breath

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What is a teaching about Samatha meditation?

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“Even the gods envy those awakened”

20
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Why is Samatha meditation important?

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helps them to achieve nibbana (letting go of greed) by calming the mind.

21
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What is used in Samatha meditation?

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Kasinas - an object used to help focus

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What is vipassana meditation?

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Insight meditation.

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What is a teaching for Vipassana meditation?

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‘life is a dance. mindfulness is witnessing that dance’

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What is the aim of Vipassana meditation?

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to give your full attention to whatever is going on in your mind at that time

25
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What is a mala bead?

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a string of prayer beads that help a buddhist keep concentrated while reciting the mantra

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What is a mantra?

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a sequence of sacred syllables which represents a particular aspect of the buddha

27
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Why is home worship important in Buddhism?

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Regularity
more individual
more personalised shrines
easy access

28
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What are some temples features?

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A main hall
A meditation room
a stupa
A study hall

29
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What is in a temples main hall?

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a shrine dedicated to the buddha or bodhisattva with some offerings.

30
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What is in a temples stupa?

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contains holy relics, the remains of monks and nuns

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What is important about the temple?

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heart of the buddhist community and had combines strength

32
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What is meditation in Buddhism?

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a spiritual exercise that teaches you to calm your mind and your thoughts

33
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What does meditation develop?

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Loving kindness and Compassion

34
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What is visualisation?

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simply imagining an object (kasina)

35
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What do Tibetan Buddhists visualise during visualisation?

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the qualities of a Bodhisattva’s character

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What are Buddhist Retreats?

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temporarily living a simple life, practise meditation and buddhist rituals for a short time.

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What is the Vassa Retreat?

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A Theravada annual retreat lasting for 3 months during the rainy season

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What is wesak?

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Celebrating when the moon is full as the buddha achieved enlighten then

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How do Buddhists celebrate wesak?

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decorate their homes with candles and paper lanterns

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What do Singapore Buddhists do at Wesak?

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