Fact File (Buddhist Practices) Flashcards
Definition of puja
Worship
What are two different types of meditation?
Samatha and Vipassana
Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures?
Chanting
Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?
Rupa (Buddha statue)
Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayanan tradition
Generosity or giving (dana)
· Morality (sila)
· Patience (kshanti)
· Energy (virya)
· Meditation (samadhi)
· Wisdom (prajna)
What is Wesak?
A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha
What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?
Vihara
Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral?
Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation.
Sky Burial this reflects a belief in anicca.
Give three features of a shrine?
Flowers, candles, water, fruit, incense
Name a Buddhist festival?
Parinirvana Day
What is meant by a skilful act?
Actions that lead to good Karma
What is the common name for a Buddhist place of worship?
A temple
Give three of the 5 moral precepts
- to abstain from taking life
- to abstain from taking what is not given
- to abstain from sexual misconduct
- to abstain from wrong speech
- to abstain from intoxicants
What is the purpose of Samatha mediation?
Breathing meditation focused on calming the mind and mindfulness.
Name the Three Jewels
The Buddha • The Dhamma • The Sangha
Explain two contrasting aims of meditation
Stillness, focus/ samatha meditation- mindfulness, breathing.
Insight, the three marks of existence.
Why are devotional rituals carried out?
For a Buddhist to show their devotion to the Buddha
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?
A place for Buddhists to come together
What are Malas?
Beads used to help focus and count the number of times scripture is repeated.
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?
They help them to practice meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.
What are Malas
Beads used to help focus and count the number of times scripture is repeated.
Why do Buddhists use visualisation?
Buddhists use visualisation to deepen their meditation and their understanding of Buddhist teaching.
Why is Karma important in Buddhism?
it allows Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to enlightenment.
Why is Karma important in Buddhism?
it allows Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to enlightenment.
Why is chanting important?
Chanting is important because it enables focus in meditation
Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community
They provide alms. Donate money. By supporting the monastic community it means the monks do not have to work allowing them to focus on meditating
Explain the concept of Karuna?
Karuna is compassion, a feeling of concern for the suffering of others. Buddhists should do something to make their lives better and ease suffering. One of the 4 sublime states.
Give two examples of how monks contribute to the community
to teach children how to read and write, the vihara acts as a school. Teaching skills such as farming and building. The vihara can also act as a bank. Monks teach dhamma and lead worship.
