year 10/11 rp buddhism summer work Flashcards
in which country is pure land buddhism practiced the most?
Japan
choose the 5 aggregates
form, mental formation, perception, consciousness and sensation
what is dhamma?
the buddhist doctrine with teachings about existance
what is annica
imperminance which encorages buddhists to accept suffering and death
what does dukkha mean for buddhists
it means there are three types of ordinary suffering, suffering though change/attachment/dissatisfaction
what is dependant arising
the idea that everything happens on certain conditions
explain the three marks of existance
the fundemental buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence
name two types of buddhism
therevada and mahayana
what word means the soul doesnt have a physical existence?
anatta
list the three aspects of threefold way
ethics, meditation, wisdom
Give three of the four noble truths
There is suffering, Suffering has a cause, Suffering can come to an end
what is meant by asceticism?
A lifestyle of strict self-denial
Define Nirvana
A state of complete enlightenment outside samsara
List three aspects of the eightfold path
Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood
What was the Buddhas birth name?
What was the Buddhas birth name?
Define Anatta.
The idea of no self
what does atman mean?
the term for the part of you that gets transferred life to life
what type of worship involves reciting scriptures
chanting
Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition.
Generosity, Morality , Patience
What are two different types of meditation?
Samatha and Vipassana
What is Wesak?
A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha
What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?
Vihara
Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral
Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation
Give three features of a shrine
Rupa, Flowers, water
Name a Buddhist festival
Parinirvana Day
What is meant by a skilful act?
Actions that lead to good Karma.
Give three of the 5 moral precepts
abstain from taking life, to abstain from taking what is not given, to abstain from sexual misconduct
Explain two contrasting aims of meditation.
Stillness, focus/ samatha meditation- mindfulness, breathing. Insight, the three marks of existence
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?
A place for Buddhists to come together
Why do Buddhists use visualisation?
to deepen their meditation and their understanding of Buddhist teaching
Why is Karma important in Buddhism?
it allows Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to enlightenment.
Why is chanting important?
it is important because it enables focus in meditation.
Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community.
They provide alms. Donate money. By supporting the monastic community, it means the monks do not have to work allowing them to focus on meditating.
Explain the concept of Karuna
compassion, a feeling of concern for the suffering of others.
Give examples of how monks contribute to the community
to teach children how to read and write, the vihara acts as a school
What word is used to describe an enlightened person who chooses to remain in samsara?
Bodhisattva
Which type of Buddhists attempt to become Bodhisattvas?
Mahayana
Explain what is meant by Buddhahood
Buddha-nature is the idea that everyone can attain Buddhahood
List the 3 poisons
ignorance, hatred and greed
List four of the sights
old, sick, dead and holy
What is the term for the immaterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life?
Atman
What is the definition of puja?
worship
Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?
Rupa
Give three of the 5 moral precepts
To abstain: from taking life, from taking what is not given, from sexual misconduct
which one is NOT one of Three Jewels
the retreat
What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?
They help them to practice meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.
