The Buddha’s Life Flashcards
When was the Buddha born? (1)
Around 500 BCE
What does the term ‘Buddha’ mean? (1)
‘Enlightened one’
What does ‘Siddhartha’ mean? (1)
‘Perfect fulfilment’
Which scripture records the story of his life? (1)
Jakata Tales
What was unusual about the Buddha’s birth? (3)
- Could immediately walk and talk.
- Walked seven steps and lotus flowers appeared under his feet.
- Declared that he would not be reborn.
What did Asita prophecy? (2)
That Siddhartha would become a great king or a holy man if he saw suffering.
How did this affect his upbringing? (2)
- He had three mansions where he was entertained so he didn’t want to leave the palace.
- He had a canopy to stop him experiencing heat, dust, grass and dew.
Name the first 3 sights? (3)
An old man, a sick man and a dead man.
What do they (1,2,3 Sight) represent? (1)
The realities of life (suffering).
Name the fourth sight? (1)
A holy man.
What does it (fourth sight) represent? (1)
That there is a spiritual answer to suffering.
What does ‘renunciation’ mean? (1)
Letting go.
Who did the Buddha meet? (1)
5 ascetics.
What is asceticism? (1)
Living a strict and simple lifestyle with few pleasures and possessions.
What did the Buddha choose to do as his way of denying his body? (1)
Eating so little he looked like a skeleton.
