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buddhist practises Flashcards

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main features of a buddhist temple

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main hall, study hall, meditation room,
stupa.

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what occurs in the main hall of a buddhist temple

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there is a shrine dedicated to the buddha or a bodhisatva. here they make offerings to express gratitude for the teachings

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what’s a vihara

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part of a monastery where nuns and monks live

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why is a temple significant in buddhism

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it’s a place where they can come together to study, meditate and practice together

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what is puja

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buddhist worship

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what happens during puja

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buddhists express their gratitude to buddha for his teachings/dhamma

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what do buddhists do during puja

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make offerings (eg flowers,incense)
chants from the texts
recite a mantra

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what is meditation

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a spiritual exercise to calm your mind and thoughts

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what is samatha meditation

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calm and focused mind

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what is vipassana meditation

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to develop a deeper insight into the nature of reality

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what is the main goal of meditation

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to eliminate greed,hatred, delusion and desire

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what happens in samatha meditation

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focus on your breath and mindfulness. kasinas to keep focus may be used

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what happens in vipassana meditation

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give full attention to whatever is going on in your mind. focus may shift throughout

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What is visualization meditation

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Imagining an object to focus on

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Who uses visualization the most

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Tibetan Buddhists visualize a bodhisatva. Pure land Buddhists visualize Buddha amithaba

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What is a thangka

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A painting of the Buddha (used to focus on to remind them of their goal of enlightenment)

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What is a mandala

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Elaborate circular patternsq

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Who makes mandalas

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Tibetan monasteries create them out of sand and brush them away once finished. These remind the of impermanence and to not get too attached to the present

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Why do Buddhists go on retreat (3)

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To live with people who share the same faith
Live a simple life
Practice mediation and rituals
Overall to deepen their understanding of the Buddhas teachings

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What is the reason for Wesak (Buddhist festival)

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Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment when there was a full moon. Therefore they celebrate when the moon is full in the month of Vesak

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How do Buddhists celebrate Wesak

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Decorate their homes with candles and paper lanterns. The light symbolizes wisdom and hope

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What is parinirva day

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A Mahayana festival to remember the Buddha passing into paranirva

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What does paranirva reflect

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It’s a chance for Buddhists to reflect on their own future death and remember those who died

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Theravada funerals

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Mourners give money to charity as they believe they can pass this good karma to the deceased to improve their rebirth

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Mahayana/Tibetan funerals

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They favour ‘sky burials’ where they leave the body in a high place for the vultures to eat. This is the deceased way of giving back to the world for good karma.

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What is karma

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The idea that we bring consequences upon ourselves through our actions

27
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Describe a skilful action

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Rooted with generosity, compassion and understanding. These lead to happiness

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Describe and unskillful action

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Rooted with the three poisons and these lead to suffering

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What is Karuna

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Compassion, wanting o5hers to be free of suffering

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Give an example of when the Buddha showed Karuna

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When he decided to share what he learnt about suffering and how to overcome it to help others too reach complete enlightenment (Nibbana)

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What is ROKPA

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A Buddhist charity that sets up schools to teach children about Karuna and to bring change for the whole society

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What is Metta

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Loving-kindness, it’s about defeating jelousy and to cultivate the habit of good toward others

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What is ‘loving kindness meditation’

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When a Buddhist visualizes happiness for themself and others

34
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5 moral precepts

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Abstain from taking life
Abstain from taking what is not freely given
Abstain from sexual misconduct
Abstain from wrong speech
Abstain from taking intoxicants

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What are the 6 perfections

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Generosity - give away material goods
Morality -
Patience - understand that suffering is inevitable but controllable
Energy - resilience and energy to stand for what is right
Meditation - develop concentration
Wisdom - studying the Buddhist teachings

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