The Sangha Flashcards
1
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Sangha
A
the community of Buddhists monks and nuns who protect and teach the dharma
2
Q
Who was Ashoka?
A
world’s first Buddhist leader; helped Buddhism to spread across Asia in 3rd century
3
Q
Missionaries
A
Buddhist monks and nuns who travelled across the world to spread Buddhism
4
Q
What do the Sangha symbolise/represent?
A
They represent the living embodiment of Buddha’s teachings
5
Q
What/who were Sangha and what did they do?
A
The Sangha were a community of followers. They built monasteries around India and taught people about Dharma. They recorded what the Buddha taught and passed it down to the next generation
6
Q
What was the Sangha’s lifestyle?
A
Very strict. Never cause harm to any living being. Can’t own and personal possessions
