october mocks Flashcards
texts that contain the life of the buddha
jataka tales
how does learning about the life of the buddha influence buddhists today 4 marks
1)buddha set the path for enlightenment so they follow the eightfold path e.g practise meditation
2) the buddha is not a god just a normal person like us. therefore we can be enlightened too if we for example give up the three poisons
what are the three marks of existence
anicca, anatta and dukkha
why would some buddhist believe anicca to be the most improatnt
impermanence is inevitable, for example when something changes we are able to accept it and prevent suffering
teaching: “you only lose what you cling to”
what is nirvana
clomplere state of enlightenment
what do people who achieved nirvana end
suffering meaning they completed the 4 noble truths ‘suffering has an end’
people who achieved nirvana have left samsara. what does this mean
they are now at peace and do not have to return to a world of suffering
what does anatta mean
no fixed self or soul
give another reason why buddhist would believe anicca is more important
if a person is having mental health problems they know that change is inevitable therefore they will not suffer forever and they should keep a right view on life
why would buddhist think anatta is more important
it addresses identity as the main obstinate and o reaching enlightenment
name a buddhist feastival
wesak
name 2 of the 5 moral precepts
refrain from taking life
refrain from sexual misconduct
what type of buddhist hold skyburials
tibetan buddhist
what do they do in a sky burial
they take the deceased to the top the top of a mountain and let the vultures eat the body
why are sky burials significant
it is buddhist way of giving back to nature and because it is a skilful act it will result in good karma for the deceased and hopefully a better rebirth
which buddhists give gifts to the dead
pure land buddhists
name a feature of a shrine
buddha rupa
flowers
how does a buddha rupa influence buddhists in worship
they use it to reflect on the teachings of the buddha, for example the eightfold path
it also helps them focus on meditation and encourages them to reach enlightenment
what do flowers in a shrine represent
anicca- one of the three marks of existence
they demonstrate change
they help buddhist understand change and encourage them to complete the 4moble truths and remove suffering
what’s the holy trinity
god the father , son , holy spirir
resurrection
3 days after the crucifixion
jesus overcame death proving he is the son of god
characteristics of god the father and how it influences christian’s
god created the world in seven days- it was a gift from god therefore they should respect it for example by taking care of it to show their respect
another act of god the father and how it influences christian’s
god sacrificed his only son to restore our relationship with him- show us the importance of forgiveness and sacrifice. for example we do lent to show our gratitude to god for this sacrifice
what does salvation mean
saving of humans from sin and it’s consequences
what does salvation through christ mean
christian’s accepted that jesus was the son of so they accept their sins and confirm this through baptism so they go to heaven
give a quote that shows jesus encourages baptism to get into heaven
“no one enters the kingdom of heaven expect through me”
what is another way of getting salvation
through good works
what does salvation through good works mean
means going good things for other as jesus did - for example when he healed a blind man
“parable of the sheep and goat”
what are literalist views on the creation story
they think that it is true word for word, for example when god said let there he light there was light. this makes them disgree with scientific views such as the big bang so they may homeschool their children
what do non literalists believe about the creation story
that it’s a metaphor
what do non literalist believe “let there be light” is a sumbol for
the big bang
