The Sangha Flashcards
1
Q
Lay Buddhists are…?
A
Ordinary people who believe in the Buddhas teachings
2
Q
Sangha is…?
A
A community of Buddhist monks and nuns
3
Q
Alms is…?
A
Giving food and necessary things
4
Q
Precepts are…?
A
Rules or guides for living
5
Q
Dharma is…?
A
The teachings of the Buddha
6
Q
Why are monks and nuns celibate?
A
Because sex is indulging the senses and this goes against one of the precepts
7
Q
Why is it easier to reach enlightenment when in the monastery rather than in the outside world?
A
Meditation and mindfulness is the main focus so there are no distractions.
