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year 10/11 rp buddhism summer work Flashcards

1
Q

in which country is pure land buddhism practiced the most?

A

Japan

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2
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choose the 5 aggregates

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form, mental formation, perception, consciousness and sensation

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3
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what is dhamma?

A

the buddhist doctrine with teachings about existance

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4
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what is annica

A

imperminance which encorages buddhists to accept suffering and death

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5
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what does dukkha mean for buddhists

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

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6
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what is dependant arising

A

the idea that everything happens on certain conditions

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7
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explain the three marks of existance

A

the fundemental buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence

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8
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name two types of buddhism

A

therevada and mahayana

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9
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what word means the soul doesnt have a physical existence?

A

anatta

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10
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list the three aspects of threefold way

A

ethics, meditation, wisdom

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11
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Give three of the four noble truths

A

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

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11
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what is meant by asceticism?

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A lifestyle of strict self-denial

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12
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Define Nirvana

A

A state of complete enlightenment outside samsara

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13
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List three aspects of the eightfold path

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Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood

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14
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What was the Buddhas birth name?

A

What was the Buddhas birth name?

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15
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Define Anatta.

A

The idea of no self

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16
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what does atman mean?

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

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17
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what type of worship involves reciting scriptures

A

chanting

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18
Q

Give three of the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition.

A

Generosity, Morality , Patience

18
Q

What are two different types of meditation?

A

Samatha and Vipassana

19
Q

What is Wesak?

A

A festival celebrating the life and teachings of Buddha

20
Q

What name is given to a Buddhist monastery?

A

Vihara

21
Q

Explain one element of a Buddhist funeral

A

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

22
Q

Give three features of a shrine

A

Rupa, Flowers, water

23
Q

Name a Buddhist festival

A

Parinirvana Day

24
Q

What is meant by a skilful act?

A

Actions that lead to good Karma.

25
Q

Give three of the 5 moral precepts

A

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

26
Q

Explain two contrasting aims of meditation.

A

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

27
Q

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple?

A

A place for Buddhists to come together

28
Q

Why do Buddhists use visualisation?

A

to deepen their meditation and their understanding of Buddhist teaching

29
Q

Why is Karma important in Buddhism?

A

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

30
Q

Why is chanting important?

A

it is important because it enables focus in meditation.

31
Q

Explain how the lay community contributes to the monastic community.

A

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.

32
Q

Explain the concept of Karuna

A

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

33
Q

Give examples of how monks contribute to the community

A

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

34
Q

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

A

Bodhisattva

35
Q

Which type of Buddhists attempt to become Bodhisattvas?

A

Mahayana

36
Q

Explain what is meant by Buddhahood

A

Buddha-nature is the idea that everyone can attain Buddhahood

37
Q

List the 3 poisons

A

ignorance, hatred and greed

38
Q

List four of the sights

A

old, sick, dead and holy

39
Q

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

A

Atman

40
Q

What is the definition of puja?

A

worship

41
Q

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

A

Rupa

42
Q

Give three of the 5 moral precepts

A

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

43
Q

which one is NOT one of Three Jewels

A

the retreat

44
Q

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist retreat?

A

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

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