Y10 Buddhism Keyword Set 1

Question 1

Jataka Tales

Answer 1

Stories from ancient times about the previous lives of the Buddha, when he was still on his journey to becoming enlightened.

Question 2

Siddhartha

Answer 2

The name of the man who would later become the Buddha.

Question 3

Four Sights

Answer 3

Teaching from the Jataka Tales about Siddhartha Gautama’s experience of illness, old age, death and a holy man. These sights led him to give up his life of luxury, to follow an ascetic lifestyle, in search of the truth about suffering.

Question 4

Ascetic

Answer 4

A life free from worldly pleasures, and involves giving up of material possessions. An ascetic life often has the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals.

Question 5

Middle Way

Answer 5

The path of moderation that the Buddha discovered. It means avoiding extreme ways of living, like too much pleasure or too much self-punishment

Question 6

Three Realisations

Answer 6

Three Realisations: These are the three important truths that the Buddha discovered on his journey to enlightenment:

The Reality of Suffering: Understanding that life includes pain, aging, and death.

The Cause of Suffering: Realizing that our desires and attachments cause suffering.

The End of Suffering: Knowing that by letting go of desires, we can end suffering and reach peace (Nirvana).

Question 7

Mara

Answer 7

Mara is the evil one, a symbol of temptation and obstacles. He tried to distract Siddhartha from reaching enlightenment by sending negative thoughts and desires.