RE - Buddhism Flashcards
Who became the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
Where was Buddha born?
Lumbini (was in India, modern day Nepal)
What do you reach after enlightenment?
Nirvana
What does Buddha mean?
Awaken one
What family was Buddha born into?
Royal, hindu family
Who was Buddha’s father?
King Suddhodana
Who was Buddha’s mother?
Queen Maya
What were the Tales about Buddha’s birth?
Jataka Tales
Who had a prophecy about the Buddha?
Asita
What was the prophecy made about Buddha?
He would become a great leader, but if he saw the Four Sights, he would be a religious leader
What were the Four Sights?
Old age, illness, death and a holy man
What did Buddha’s mom dream of? What was symbolic about it?
Dreamt that an elephant danced before her and entered her side from the right. She went to a holy man, who explained its meaning - she would have a son who would be a great holy man and would achieve perfect wisdom.
