india religion Flashcards
1
Q
buddhism ranked
A
4th largest
2
Q
founder of buddhism
A
Siddhartha, raised in a noble family.
3
Q
parasol
A
for protection
4
Q
victory banner
A
Strength
5
Q
Treasure Vase
A
wealth of enlightment
6
Q
truth 1 of suffering
A
life is sorrow/ suffering
7
Q
truth 2
A
suffering is caused by temptation
8
Q
truth 3
A
end suffering by ending desires
9
Q
truth 4
A
follow enlightment path to overcome temptation
10
Q
Buddha
A
The teacher
11
Q
Dharma
A
the teachings
12
Q
Sagha
A
The community
13
Q
why didn’t it spread in India
A
Hindusim consumed buddism in india and rejected caste system
14
Q
followers of Buddhism
A
Laborers & Craftspeople
Rejected Caste System
Reluctantly Allowed Women
May distract men?
Monks & Nuns (Monasteries)
Vows of poverty, nonviolence & no marriage
15
Q
what is Tripitaka
A
Buddha’s teachings written down after death
