MOCK 1: Summary Flashcards
What prompted Siddhartha to give up his life of luxury?
He saw the Four Sights and realized he wouldn’t find the answers to the problem of suffering by living in luxury.
What prophecy did Siddhartha fulfill by leaving the palace?
The prophecy of Asita.
What is the spiritual goal of Mahayana Buddhism?
To become a Bodhisattva.
What are the six paramitas (perfections) that Buddhists strive to follow?
- Generosity
- Morality
- Tolerance or patience
- Energy
- Meditation
- Wisdom
What is the Bodhisattva vow?
‘However innumerable sentient beings are, I vow to save them; however inexhaustible the defilements are, I vow to extinguish them.’
What is the Pure Land in Buddhism based on?
Faith in Amitābha.
What do Pure Land Buddhists believe about being reborn in sukhāvatī?
They will be taught by Amitābha himself.
What phrase do Pure Land Buddhists chant to gain rebirth?
‘Namo Amida Butso’.
What are some arguments supporting the difficulty of attaining enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism?
- One must be a monk
- Requires dedication and effort
- Only males can gain enlightenment in some traditions
- Enlightenment is an abstract concept
- Suffering is a fact of life
- Suffering is constant, as per the Tibetan Wheel of Life
What evidence supports the view that enlightenment is attainable for all?
- The Buddha achieved it, so others can too
- Many believe all have Buddha nature
- Bodhisattvas assist in the Mahayana tradition
- Enlightenment involves selflessness and intensive meditation
What event marks the importance of Jesus’ ascension?
It marks the end of Jesus’ life on earth.
Where did Jesus’ ascension take place?
In Bethany.
How many days after the resurrection did Jesus ascend?
40 days.
What did the two men in white robes tell the disciples?
That Jesus would return to earth in the same way they saw him ascend.
What is the significance of the Trinity in Christianity?
- God as Father represents love
- God as Son understands human suffering
- God as Spirit provides spiritual strength
What is the origin of sin according to some Christians?
It originated in the Garden of Eden when humans disobeyed God.
What role does free will play in the concept of sin?
Humans have the power to reject moral rules and cause suffering.
Do Christians believe that suffering and a loving God are compatible?
Arguments exist both supporting and opposing this belief.
What is one argument against the compatibility of suffering and a loving God?
An all-loving God would want to stop all suffering.
What is one argument supporting the compatibility of suffering and a loving God?
Humans are responsible for their own actions that cause suffering.
Fill in the blank: Jesus atoned for human sins by suffering on the cross to _______.
[redeem humanity from suffering and sin]
