buddhist question bases

Question 1

Explain two ways Buddhahood in Pure Land influences Buddhists today.

Answer 1

Read Scriptures

Chant his name

Offerings

Question 2

Explain the significance of two of the four sights

Answer 2

Death-life is impermeant

Holy man-inspired Siddhartha to find an answer to suffering

Question 3

Explain two ways in which the Buddha’s Enlightenment influences Buddhists today

Answer 3

Buddha proved humans can be enlightened-encourages them

Respectful of the Dhamma-encourages them to follow it so they can end suffering as well

Obstacles

Question 4

Explain two reasons why the birth of the Buddha is still important for Buddhists in the world today

Answer 4

Shows he is special-his teachings should be followed

Sense of authority

Question 5

Explain two different beliefs about the importance of meditation

Answer 5

Expresses their gratitude towards the Buddha and acceptance

Deepen their understanding of the world(eg vipassana meditation)

Question 6

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists perform puja

Answer 6

Chanting-calm and focus the mind (texts and scriptures)

Mantras-concentrate the mind and have magical powers(sequence of sacred syllables, may use a mala)

Question 7

Explain two contrasting Buddhist rituals associated with death and mourning

Answer 7

Tibet-Sky burial (mountainous terrain)

Cremation followed by service by monk about impermanence (theravada)

Question 8

Explain two contrasting ways Buddhists live an ethical lifestyle

Answer 8

Middle way-not too rich not too poor

Five moral precepts

8 fold path

Question 9

Explain two teachings about the Buddha’s life. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 9

He lived a life of luxury-3 mansions

‘delicately nutured’-protected from evils (Angutarra nikkaya)

Question 10

Explain two different Buddhist beliefs about suffering (Dukkha) (5 marker)

Answer 10

Everything in the Buddha’s teachings stems from dukkha (i teach dukkha…)

Dukkha means suffering and it is universal-it affects everyone at some point (only way to stop suffering is through enlightenment)

Question 11

Explain two reasons why rebirth is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 11

Rebirth is important as it encourages them to do well so they can have a nice next life

(‘not in the sky…is there that one place on earth where standing one might be freed from evil action)

Encourages them not to dear death

Question 12

Explain two teachings about the Three Poisons. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 12

Greed-wanting something too much

‘It is this craving which leads to renewed existence’

Ignorance-not knowing things like attachment makes you suffer

Question 13

Explain two ways in which places of worship are important in Buddhism. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 13

Buddha is one of the three jewels/refuges-important to show gratitude

Temples are often at the heart of Buddhist communities-you can worship together

Question 14

Explain two ways in which temples are important in Buddhist worship. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 14

Temples are often at the heart of Buddhist communities-you can worship together

You can meditate quietly in the meditation hall-little to no distractions

May make offerings

Question 15

Explain two ways in which shrines are important in Buddhist worship. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 15

Show gratitude to the Buddha by making offerings (one of the three refuges)

May be a focal point for meditations

Question 16

Explain two ways in which offerings are important in Buddhist worship. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 16

Shows gratitude towards the Buddha (one of the three jewels/refuges)

One of the offerings are flowers (impermanence)

Question 17

Explain two ways in which monasteries are important in Buddhist worship. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 17

Makes it easier to live the middle way

Provides a focused environment where reaching enlightenment may be easier

Question 18

Explain two ways in which halls of meditation are important in Buddhist worship. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 18

Provides quiet place for meditation which is important

Gives them a chance to show gratitude and get closer with the Buddha

Meditate as a group-less lonely

Question 19

Explain two ways in which death ceremonies are important to Buddhists. Refer to Buddhist teaching in your answer.

Answer 19

Parts of ceremonies include merit making-shows compassion since kamma is important

Reminds them of impermanence

Question 20

Explain two ways in which death ceremonies are important to Buddhists in Tibet. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 20

Reminds them of impermanence

Sky burial-gift to vultures (shows compassion to vultures by providing them with food)

Question 21

Explain two reasons why compassion is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 21

Needed for a successful society (Dalai Lama quote)

Bodhisattvas need it-stay in the cycle of samsara out of compassion as their enlightenment is bound up with other peoples enlightenment

Question 22

Explain two reasons why loving kindness is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Answer 22

It reduces the tendency to act out of negative emotions as it makes them more caring and peaceful

‘one should cultivate…loving-kindness towards all the world’ -Sutta Nipata (Teachings ascribed to the Buddha)

Story of Angulimala

Question 23

Explain two reasons why the Five Moral Precepts are important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer

Answer 23

Purifies the mind of the three poisons

‘Whoever destroys a living creature…that person digs up his own root in this very world’

Important for good kamma

They reduce suffering