Buddhist Practises Flashcards
What is a temple
It a place where Buddhist worship
what is a Stupa
An area where the Holy Relics are stored
What is a Shrine
An area where a statue of the Buddha or Bodhisattva is
What do Stupa’s allow Buddhist do
Allows them to focus and meditate, and allows them to show Karuna by giving offerings
What are the objects that Buddhists put on a shrine and what do they represent
Candles - shows that darkness can be driven away
Incense - shows purity
Flowers - shows impermanence (Anicca)
What is a Monastery
This is a place where Buddhist monks and nuns who have dedicated their lives to meditating
What is Puja
This is an act of Worship
What does Puja do
Allows Buddhists to show gratitude and focus on their faith which decreases their Tanha
What are Mantras and What do they help with
They are a set of Sacred Syllables that can be recited at home and allows them to focus their mind and focus on the Buddha’s qualities.
What do Tibetan Buddhists Chant
‘Om mani padme’
How do Buddhists recite Mantras
They use a Mala (like a subha), which have 108 beads on them.
What is Samatha Meditation and Who is it practised by
This is a meditation that calms the mind and prepares the mind for Vipassana Meditation. This is practised by Theravada Buddhism.
What is Loving-Kindness Meditation
Helps Buddhists develop their compassion towards others as the Buddha did
What does Meditation help Buddhists do
It helps them calm down and focus on the Buddha’s teachings to avoid Tanha
What do Mahayana Buddhists do instead
They just pray to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
What happens in Samatha Meditation
Focus on their breathing but also focus on Kasinas
What is a Kasina and What are the 10 ones
It is an object that acts as a focus point.
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Space, Consciousness
What does Samatha Meditation allow Buddhist to do
Allows Buddhists to develop their calmness and concentration
What is Vipassana Meditation and Who is it practised by
This involves understanding the nature of reality. This is also practised by Theravada Buddhists.
What does Vipassana Meditation allow Buddhists to do
Helps them focus on the 3 Mark Of Existence. Helps them end their Dukkha
What is Zazen Buddhism
Meditation that is practised by Zen Buddhism.
What is Visualisation
A part of Meditation to look at an object and visualise it in your mind
What would Tibetan Buddhists and Mahayana Buddhists Visualise
They would visualise a deity such as a Bodhisattva
What are the different Bodhisattvas and What do they focus on
Medicine Buddha - used for healing
Avalokiteshvara - related to compassion (Karuna)
Buddha Amitabha - helps with enlightenment mainly in Pure Land
