Third Form Topic 1 - Buddhism Flashcards
Where and when is did Buddhism begin ?
Lubini in 563 Bce
What area has the most Buddhists?
Asia
Founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
How was the Buddhas childhood?
Luxurious
Lived in palace
Wealthy
Father did not want him to be a holy man- his father wanted him to be a king
What were the four sights?
Old age, sickness,death,a holy man
Description of the four sights?
He saw :
an old gentlemen
A sick diseased man
A corpse
An holy man dedicated to his lifestyle
What did the four sights make him realise?
Suffering is invevitable
Buddhist holy book?
Pali Canon
What is an ascetic ?
A holy man whom lives a dedicated minimal lifestyle
Why did the Buddha try become a ascetic
He believed it would eliminate him of suffering
What is enlightenment?
Ultimate state of great wisdom and knowledge of truth
What is the eightfold path?
8 guide lines Buddha gave to help overcome suffering
What are the three poisons?
Hatred , greed and delusion.
Dakkha
Suffering
What are the Buddhas teachings called?
Dharma
The four noble truths definition
The four main principles of Dharma
What’s the first noble truth ?
All creatures suffer
What’s the second noble truth ?
Suffering is caused by selfish desires
What the third noble truth ?
Suffering can be ended
What’s the fourth noble truth ?
The way to end dukkha is by following the eightfold path
What is meditation?
Meditation is when a person sits in a quiet space and focuses
Nirvana is what ?
When enlightenment is achieved
What re the 8 things in the eightfold path
Right -
Concentration
Mindfulness
Effort
Livelihood
Action
Speech
Thought
Understanding
What do closed eyes symbolise ?
Looking for happiness and peace
