Buddism Flashcards
When was the Buddha born?
He was born in 563 BCE.
What was the Buddha’s name?
His name was Siddhartha Gautama.
How was the buddha raised?
He was raised in luxury and as a prince.
What was he shielded from?
Sickness and death.
What did he encounter?
he encountered sickness, old age, and death for the first time.
What did Buddha want to find out?
He wanted to find out why people suffered and how it could end.
When did he leave his life of luxury?
When he was 29 years old.
What did he do after he left his wife and newborn son?
He began his search.
How long did he go traveling and meditating?
He went for 7 years.
What did he do for 7 years?
He meditated and traveled.
What did Buddha do after he traveled for 7 years?
He began sharing it.
What are his teachings recorded in?
They are recorded in a collection of texts called the Sutras.
What are the 4 noble truths?
- All people suffer and know sorrow
- Desires cause suffering
- End suffering by eliminating desires
- Eliminate desire by following the Eightfold Path.
What is karma?
A cycle of cause and effect. It is what happens to a person as a result of their previous actions.
What is samsara?
The endless cycle of reincarnation. It includes birth, death, re-birth, and re-death.
