extra Flashcards
where did Buddhism begin and how many years ago?
India
2,500 years ago
how many followers does Buddhism have globally and in the UK?
500m globally
285k UK
what age did the Buddha live too
80
what was the Buddha born into?
a Royal family
what’s the community called that followed the buddha
Sangha
what did the Buddhas disciples do after he died?
his disciples went on traveling and teaching things he told them
what is theravada Buddhism?
older and more conservative of the 2 divisions, referred to as “tradition of elders” , many of them follow the teachings of Buddha exactly, most are monks or nuns
what is mayhayana Buddhism?
known as the great vehicle they believe can archive enlightenment by following teachings of the Buddha, there goal is Bodhisattva and they may choose to stay in the cycle of samsara to help other achive enlightenment as themselves (most common form)
what is the buddhas real name?
Siddhartha Gautama
what is a lay Buddhist
someone who is a practicing Buddhist who still lives and works in a ‘regular’ world
what is a monastic Buddhist
became a monk or nun, may live in monastery/temple, dedicated to religion
what are lay and monastic Buddhists apart of?
sangha
what is the kagu samye ling?
located Scotland Dumfries, tibetan monastery, founded 1967, home to residential community around world made up of lay and monastic volunteers
what is tibetan sand art?
Buddhists create but then destroy to show impermanence and growth and that nothing will last forever (impermanence)
what is the buddha often compared to?
a doctor
how would the 4 noble truths be used by a doctor?
the doctor would have:
-diagnosed the problem.
-identified its cause.
-the realisation that there is a cure.
-prescription, the way to heal.
