Buddhist teachings part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Gompa
A
A meditation hall or building in Tibetan Buddhism
2
Q
what is a Pagoda or Stupa
A
a tiered tower or mound like structure sometimes used to contain holy relics
3
Q
what is a shrine and what is on one
A
an area dedicated to focusing on a statue of the Buddha often sitting cross legged meditating on a table
4
Q
what is chanting and why do they do it
A
monks would chant the texts to learn them and pass then on verbaly. Also can calm the mind
5
Q
what is samatha meditation
A
meditation used to calm the mind by focusing on an object for an extended time and sometimes used to prepare for vipassana meditation
6
Q
what is vipassana meditation
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