SOWAs Flashcards
What does the Buddhavamsa 26 cover?
The history of the events in the life of the Buddha, including:
* Royalty
* Predestination as a great king or religious man
* Princely life
* Marriage and child
* The Four Sights
* Time as an ascetic
* Enlightenment
This text provides a narrative of the Buddha’s life leading up to his enlightenment.
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
- The nature of Dukkha
- The nature of Samudaya (cause of dukkha)
- The nature of Nirodha (the end of suffering)
- The method to end suffering or Magga
The 4 Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
List the components of the 8 Fold Path.
- Right understanding
- Right view
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right contemplation
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right livelihood
The 8 Fold Path is essential for achieving enlightenment in Buddhism.
What is the central message of the Dhammapada?
Mind precedes all mental states.
The Dhammapada emphasizes the importance of the mind in shaping our actions and experiences.
True or False: ‘Hate is conquered by hate’ according to Buddhist teaching.
False
The correct teaching states that hate is conquered by love.
What does ‘Karuna’ mean in Mahayana Buddhism?
Compassion
It is regarded as equally important as wisdom.
Fill in the blank: ‘Metta’ is the act of _______.
[loving kindness]
Metta is a fundamental ethical teaching in Buddhism.
What are the five precepts outlined in the Pancha Sila?
- Abstain from harm to sentient beings
- Abstain from lying
- Abstain from sexual misconduct
- Abstain from taking what is not freely given
- Abstain from intoxication
There are additional precepts for monks, making a total of ten.
What are the paramitas in Buddhism?
- Generosity
- Morality
- Patience
- Energy
- Meditation
- Wisdom
These are virtues to be cultivated on the path to enlightenment.
How does Nagasena explain ‘anatta’ to King Milinda?
Using the analogy of a chariot, illustrating that a name refers to parts, similar to how we refer to ourselves.
This teaching emphasizes the concept of non-self in Buddhism.
What is the main teaching of the Mangala Sutta?
To associate with the wise and honor those worthy of honor is the greatest blessing.
This Sutta emphasizes the importance of wise companionship.
What does the Kimsila Sutta emphasize?
Delighting in the Dhamma, devotion to the Dhamma, and skill in investigating the Dhamma.
This Sutta highlights the importance of engagement with Buddhist teachings.
What is the significance of the Vakkali Sutta?
He who sees the Dhamma sees me.
This signifies the deep connection between understanding the Dhamma and understanding the Buddha.
What does the Amitãyus Meditation Sutra explain?
How to reach the Pure Land by focusing on the Amitabha Buddha.
This Sutra guides practitioners in their meditation practices.
What does the Bhaddali Sutta illustrate about confession?
Confession and reform are the main aims of punishment.
This highlights the importance of accountability and personal growth in Buddhist practice.
What is the story of Milarepa about?
Milarepa was responsible for the deaths of 35 people but reformed and attained enlightenment, showing the potential for change.
His story emphasizes that anyone can reform and achieve enlightenment.
What does the Brahmajala Sutta say about the ascetic Gotama?
The ascetic Gotama abandons taking life, refraining from it without stick or sword, being scrupulous and compassionate, and trembling for the welfare of all living beings.
What are the three unwholesome roots mentioned in Itivuttaka 50?
The three unwholesome roots are greed, hate, and ignorance.
What does the Cunda Kammaraputta Sutta emphasize?
It emphasizes that it is skilful to abstain from violence and ‘lay the knife down’.
What is the message of the Kakacupama Sutta?
Even if sawn limb from limb, one should not respond with hatred or violence but only with metta.
What does the Karaniya Metta Sutta advise?
It advises that one skilled in goodness should be peaceful, calm, wise, and skilful.
What did the Dalai Lama express in his Nobel acceptance speech?
He expressed concern for all sentient beings who suffer, believing all suffering is caused by ignorance.
What are the three poisons in Buddhism?
The three poisons are greed (cockerel), hatred (snake), and ignorance (pig).
What does the Wheel of Life illustrate?
It illustrates kamma and paticca samupadda, showing how one thing arises from another.
What is the significance of the Buddha in the Wheel of Life?
The Buddha is outside the cycle of samsara, pointing to the Moon which represents nibbana.
What do the black and white effects in the Wheel of Life represent?
The black moving downwards represents negative kamma, while the white moving upwards represents positive kamma.
What are the 6 realms in Buddhism?
The 6 realms are states we can move between after rebirth based on kamma, with only humans being able to achieve nibbana.
