year 10/11 rp buddhism summer work

Question 1

in which country is pure land buddhism practiced the most?

Answer 1

Japan

Question 2

choose the 5 aggregates

Answer 2

form, mental formation, perception, consciousness and sensation

Question 3

what is dhamma?

Answer 3

the buddhist doctrine with teachings about existance

Question 4

what is annica

Answer 4

imperminance which encorages buddhists to accept suffering and death

Question 5

what does dukkha mean for buddhists

Answer 5

it means there are three types of ordinary suffering, suffering though change/attachment/dissatisfaction

Question 6

what is dependant arising

Answer 6

the idea that everything happens on certain conditions

Question 7

explain the three marks of existance

Answer 7

the fundemental buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence

Question 8

name two types of buddhism

Answer 8

therevada and mahayana

Question 9

what word means the soul doesnt have a physical existence?

Answer 9

anatta

Question 10

list the three aspects of threefold way

Answer 10

ethics, meditation, wisdom

Question 11

Give three of the four noble truths

Answer 11

There is suffering, Suffering has a cause, Suffering can come to an end

Question 11

what is meant by asceticism?

Answer 11

A lifestyle of strict self-denial

Question 12

Define Nirvana

Answer 12

A state of complete enlightenment outside samsara

Question 13

List three aspects of the eightfold path

Answer 13

Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood

Question 14

What was the Buddhas birth name?

Answer 14

What was the Buddhas birth name?

Question 15

Define Anatta.

Answer 15

The idea of no self

Question 16

what does atman mean?

Answer 16

the term for the part of you that gets transferred life to life

Question 17

what type of worship involves reciting scriptures

Answer 17

chanting

Question 18

Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition.

Answer 18

Generosity, Morality , Patience

Question 18

What are two different types of meditation?

Answer 18

Samatha and Vipassana

Question 19

What is Wesak?

Answer 19

A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha

Question 20

What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?

Answer 20

Vihara

Question 21

Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral

Answer 21

Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation

Question 22

Give three features of a shrine

Answer 22

Rupa, Flowers, water

Question 23

Name a Buddhist festival

Answer 23

Parinirvana Day

Question 24

What is meant by a skilful act?

Answer 24

Actions that lead to good Karma.

Question 25

Give three of the 5 moral precepts

Answer 25

abstain from taking life, to abstain from taking what is not given, to abstain from sexual misconduct

Question 26

Explain two contrasting aims of meditation.

Answer 26

Stillness, focus/ samatha meditation- mindfulness, breathing. Insight, the three marks of existence

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?

Answer 27

A place for Buddhists to come together

Question 28

Why do Buddhists use visualisation?

Answer 28

to deepen their meditation and their understanding of Buddhist teaching

Question 29

Why is Karma important in Buddhism?

Answer 29

it allows Buddhists to focus on their actions to move closer to enlightenment.

Question 30

Why is chanting important?

Answer 30

it is important because it enables focus in meditation.

Question 31

Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community.

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

Explain the concept of Karuna

Answer 32

compassion, a feeling of concern for the suffering of others.

Question 33

Give examples of how monks contribute to the community

Answer 33

to teach children how to read and write, the vihara acts as a school

Question 34

What word is used to describe an enlightened person who chooses to remain in samsara?

Answer 34

Bodhisattva

Question 35

Which type of Buddhists attempt to become Bodhisattvas?

Answer 35

Mahayana

Question 36

Explain what is meant by Buddhahood

Answer 36

Buddha-nature is the idea that everyone can attain Buddhahood

Question 37

List the 3 poisons

Answer 37

ignorance, hatred and greed

Question 38

List four of the sights

Answer 38

old, sick, dead and holy

Question 39

What is the term for the immaterial part of you that gets transferred from life to life?

Answer 39

Atman

Question 40

What is the definition of puja?

Answer 40

worship

Question 41

Which type of statue is commonly used for meditation and can often be found as part of a shrine?

Answer 41

Rupa

Question 42

Give three of the 5 moral precepts

Answer 42

To abstain: from taking life, from taking what is not given, from sexual misconduct

Question 43

which one is NOT one of Three Jewels

Answer 43

the retreat

Question 44

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?

Answer 44

They help them to practice meditation and remember the Buddha’s life.