The Four Buddhas and Bodhisattva Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Four Things Siddhartha saw?
A
An old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a holy man.
2
Q
How did Siddhartha’s way of living change?
A
He grew up in luxury but once he was enlightened he went to live along to meditate in nature.
3
Q
What is a Bodhisattva?
A
One who stays on earth to help people reach nirvana.
4
Q
Why is the Maitreya Buddha different?
A
This depiction of the Buddha is fat and very jolly.
5
Q
What is different between Buddha statues and Bodhisattva statues?
A
Bodhisattva statues are much more fancifully adorned.
