places of worship Flashcards
1
Q
shrine
A
a place regarded as holy or is linked to a holy person or object
2
Q
vihara
A
a theravada temple-monastery
3
Q
offering
A
something given as a part of worship
4
Q
offerings and what they symbolise
flowers?
candles?
water?
fruit?
incense?
A
flower- anicca
candles- enlightenment
water- purity and calm
fruit- karma
incense- the dharma
5
Q
features of mahayana temples
A
hondo- hall containing sacred objects
kodo- lecture hall
pagoda- monument
bonsho- bell used to summon priests to pray
accommodation- for priests and their families
