Buddism Flashcards
What is Buddhas real name?
Siddhartha Gautama
What are the 4 sightings?
He saw an old man, a sick man, a poor man, and a corpse
How did Gautama become Buddha?
After several days of meditation, he declared himself “Enlightened” his followers called him Buddha
According to Buddha what is the primary purpose of life?
To end suffering
According to Buddha, why humans suffer is bc
We try to hold onto things that do not last
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
Nirvana
What is Nirvana
freedom from worldly desires and suffering
What is required to reach Nirvana?
Reincarnation
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
The 4 Noble Truths
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
Follow the eightfold path
Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?
India. Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea
What is reincarnation?
a person or animal in whom a particular soul is believed to have been reborn.
What are the 4 noble truths? (things about suffering)
Life is filled with suffering, Suffering is caused by desire and attachment, Suffering can be stopped, To end suffering, one must follow the basic laws of the Eightfold Path
5 Precepts
Do not kill, Dont steal, dont lie, dont misuse sex, Dont consume alcohol or other drugs
