Religion final Study guide

Question 0

What were the four passing sights

Answer 0

Old man (old age)
Diseased man(ill, suffering)
Corpse (death)
Ascetic

Question 1

The early life of Gautama

Answer 1

He was sheltered, a prince, in the warrior cast, a father, married

Question 2

Which of the four passing sights filled Gautama with hope?

Answer 2

Ascetic

Question 3

When he looked deep within himself, what did he find?

Answer 3

He found change: no self

Question 4

At what point did he finally attain enlightenment?

Answer 4

When he discovered the 4Noble truths

Question 5

Did he remain an ascetic all his life?

Answer 5

No, he just became enlightened

Question 6

To Buddhists,was Gautama the first and only Buddha?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What are the three jewels of Buddhism?

Answer 7

Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

Question 8

What does it mean, “to take refuge in the Three Jewels?

Answer 8

To be a Buddhist

Question 9

What are the 4Noble truths?

Answer 9

To live is to suffer
Suffering is caused by desire
Suffering can be brought to cessation
The solution is the 8 fold paths

Question 10

Of what is the wheel of Dharma composed?

Answer 10

Noble 8 fold path

Question 11

Name the different foci in the Noble 8fold path

Answer 11

Right...
Speech
Mindfulness
Views
Intentions
Livelihood
Conduct
Effort
Meditation

Question 12

Dharma in Buddhism means what?

Answer 12

Teachings of Buddha

Question 13

Is it exactly the same as the Hindu doctrine of dharma?

Answer 13

No. In Hindu it means ethical duty

Question 14

Does Buddhism depend on a revelation from the divine for its truths?

Answer 14

No, from our minds

Question 15

What is samsara?

Answer 15

Rebirth

Question 16

What is the emphasis in Buddhist morality- the actual outcome of an act or the intentipn behimd the act?

Answer 16

The intention behind the act

Question 17

What are the five Precepts and whom do they apply tO?

Answer 17

Applies to all Buddhists

• do not take life
• do not take hat is not given
• Do not engage is misconduct
• Do not use false speech
• Do not drink or use intoxicants

Question 18

Did the, Buddha severely condemn attachments, even between family members or did he encourage attachments to family members ?

Answer 18

He discouraged

Question 19

Is it true that the heart of Buddhist practice lies specifically in wisdom?

Answer 19

No, the heart of Buddhist practice lies in meditation

Question 20

Can Nirvana be understood if it has not been experienced?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

Did the Buddha discuss whether or not a person exists in nirvana?

Answer 21

NO, that was not his concern

Question 22

What are the Three Marks of Existence?

Answer 22

Anatta ( no self)
Anicca (impermance)
Dukkha(suffering)

Question 23

The Noble 8fold paths sets forth what of the following choices: extreme religious practices, stages to be mastered and left behind, a life of moderation and ongoing practices?

Answer 23

A life of moderation and in going practices

Question 24

Do the primary focal points of Buddhist training, embraced by the noble 8fold path, include unconditional love?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

Describe the arhat

Answer 25

The arhat has become enlightened and is free from tanha, free from dukkha, and perfectly compassionate toward all living things

Question 26

What is Theravada also called?

Answer 26

The way of the elders, the Lesser Vehicle- Hinayana

Question 27

What does Theravada focus on?

Answer 27

Buddha's teachings, meditation and the monastic life

Question 28

Where does it mostly take place?

Answer 28

Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Question 29

What is Mahayana also called?

Answer 29

The great Vehicle

Question 30

What does Mahayana focus on?

Answer 30

Buddha and celebrates him as a divine savior, its adherents revere bodhisattvas and consider compassion the supreme virtue

Question 31

Where does it mostly take place?

Answer 31

China, Japan, Korea

Question 32

What is Varayana reffered to?

Answer 32

The Vehicle of the Diamond

Question 33

What does Vajrayana focus on?

Answer 33

Emphasizes harnessing sensual energies to attain nirvana

Question 34

Where does it mostly take place?

Answer 34

Tibet

Question 35

Can Zen be traced back to Buddha?

Answer 35

Yes

Question 36

What does the word Zen mean?

Answer 36

Meditation

Question 37

What is Zen's main focus?

Answer 37

The experience of enlightenment

Question 38

Do you think Zen students need to answer 800 koans before their training is finished?

Answer 38

No, ultimately Zen cannot be taught and depends on direct experience of the truth

Question 39

Does Zen deny the world and perceive everyday reality as irrelevant?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

Does Zen focus on the existence of an afterlife?

Answer 40

No

Question 41

What does Zen focus on?

Answer 41

The experience of enlightenment

Question 42

Why is social justice important to Zen Buddhists?

Answer 42

Zen’s insight into reality overcomes the bondage of self-centeredness. Once that insight has been attained, the ego (the “I”) and the rest of humanity are no longer distinct. The suffering of others, then, becomes one’s own. In this way Zen fosters a natural impulse to alleviate suffering by working to correct social injustices.

Question 43

What is the primary means of attaining enlightenment to Zen Buddhists?

Answer 43

Meditation

Question 44

Are women excluded from Zen monastic life?

Answer 44

No

Question 45

What is at the heart of Zen teachings?

Answer 45

Concern for social justice

Question 46

What branch of Buddhism did Zen develop within?

Answer 46

Mahayana (The Great Vehicle)

Question 47

What is Rinzai

Answer 47

School of sudden awakening (satori); a major sect of Zen

Question 48

Rinzai, what is the importance of satori ?

Answer 48

It is both the beginning and end of Zen practice

Question 49

What does Rinzai say about Zen training? When does it really begin? .

Answer 49

Training only begins after one’s first experience of satori

Question 50

What is Zen about?

Answer 50

It is not about theology, devotion to Buddhas and boddhisattvas, speculations regarding the nature of reality, nor philosophical elaboration on Buddhist scripture

Question 51

Can Zen be taught?

Answer 51

No

Question 52

What does Zen ultimately depend on

Answer 52

The truth

Question 53

What is a koan?

Answer 53

a verbal puzzle designed to short-circuit the workings of the rational, logical mind; used as a means of triggering satori (enlightenment--flash of insight in which the true nature of one’s being is known directly);

Question 54

How can koans be answered?

Answer 54

Only through direct insight into reality