buddhist question bases Flashcards
Explain two ways Buddhahood in Pure Land influences Buddhists today.
Read Scriptures
Chant his name
Offerings
Explain the significance of two of the four sights
Death-life is impermeant
Holy man-inspired Siddhartha to find an answer to suffering
Explain two ways in which the Buddha’s Enlightenment influences Buddhists today
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
Explain two reasons why the birth of the Buddha is still important for Buddhists in the world today
Shows he is special-his teachings should be followed
Sense of authority
Explain two different beliefs about the importance of meditation
Expresses their gratitude towards the Buddha and acceptance
Deepen their understanding of the world(eg vipassana meditation)
Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists perform puja
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)
Explain two contrasting Buddhist rituals associated with death and mourning
Tibet-Sky burial (mountainous terrain)
Cremation followed by service by monk about impermanence (theravada)
Explain two contrasting ways Buddhists live an ethical lifestyle
Middle way-not too rich not too poor
Five moral precepts
8 fold path
Explain two teachings about the Buddha’s life. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer
He lived a life of luxury-3 mansions
‘delicately nutured’-protected from evils (Angutarra nikkaya)
Explain two different Buddhist beliefs about suffering (Dukkha) (5 marker)
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)
Explain two reasons why rebirth is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer
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
Explain two teachings about the Three Poisons. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Greed-wanting something too much
‘It is this craving which leads to renewed existence’
Ignorance-not knowing things like attachment makes you suffer
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.
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
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.
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
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
Show gratitude to the Buddha by making offerings (one of the three refuges)
May be a focal point for meditations
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.
Shows gratitude towards the Buddha (one of the three jewels/refuges)
One of the offerings are flowers (impermanence)
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
Makes it easier to live the middle way
Provides a focused environment where reaching enlightenment may be easier
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.
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
Explain two ways in which death ceremonies are important to Buddhists. Refer to Buddhist teaching in your answer.
Parts of ceremonies include merit making-shows compassion since kamma is important
Reminds them of impermanence
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
Reminds them of impermanence
Sky burial-gift to vultures (shows compassion to vultures by providing them with food)
Explain two reasons why compassion is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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
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.
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
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
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
