Deck Two - Schools of Buddhism

Question 1

Bon

Answer 1

The indigenous spiritual tradition of Tibet, which shares many teachings with Buddhism.

Question 2

Dalai Lama

Answer 2

The highest ranking spiritual and political authority of Tibet.

Question 3

Gelung

Answer 3

Tibetan Buddhist school founded by Tsongkhapa in the 14th Century.

Question 4

Hinayana

Answer 4

With Mahayana, one of the two divisions of Buddhism. Hinayana teachings emphasize personal liberation from suffering.

Question 5

Kagyu

Answer 5

A school of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Marpa the Translator in the 10th Century.

Question 6

Mayahana

Answer 6

With Hinayana, one of the two divisions of Buddhism, emphasizing the attainment of complete enlightenment to save all sentient beings from suffering.

Question 7

Nyingma

Answer 7

Oldests of the four Tibetan Buddhist schools, established in the 8th century and based on the teachings of Padmasambhava.

Question 8

Rime

Answer 8

A nonsectarian movement started in 19th century, favouring the integration of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Question 9

Sakya

Answer 9

One of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, established in the 11th century.

Question 10

Therevada

Answer 10

The only remaining school of Hinayana.

Question 11

Vajyana

Answer 11

Literally, “Diamond Vehicle”, a Buddhist path practiced by Tibetan Buddhists, based on tantric texts.

Question 12

Yana

Answer 12

Literally, “vehicle”. The three yanas are Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana.