Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

World History > Buddhism > Flashcards

Buddhism Flashcards

1
Q

When did Buddhism start?

A

2500 years ago

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How popular is Buddhism (e.g. 1st, 2nd)?

A

4th largest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How many followers does Buddhism have?

A

520 million (7% of the world’s population)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When was Siddhartha Gautama born?

A

480 BCE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What present day country was Siddhartha Gautama born in?

A

Nepal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why did the king protect his son from the world?

A

He wanted to hide the prince from all suffering so that he would want to be the king one day

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How old was Siddhartha Gautama when he first went outside the palace?

A

29

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What was the first human suffering Siddhartha saw?

A

An old man

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What was the second human suffering Siddhartha saw?

A

A sick man

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What was the third and final human suffering Siddhartha saw?

A

A dead man

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What happened after Siddhartha first encountered suffering?

A

He spiraled into an existential crisis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who did Siddhartha see that made him want to change his entire life?

A

A homeless, content monk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How long did Siddhartha fast once he became a monk?

A

6 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What did Siddhartha Gautama discover after fasting in the wilderness with the monks?

A

Enlightenment is between luxury and starvation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What did Siddhartha do after discovering the truth about where Enlightenment lies?

A

He ate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What tree did Siddhartha meditate under?

A

The Bodhi Tree

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What happened after Siddhartha meditated under the tree?

A

He became the Buddha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the Buddhist term for “Enlightenment”?

A

Nirvana

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is Dukkha?

A

Suffering

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What are the 4 Noble Truths?

A

Life is Dukkha, Dukkha is caused by Desire, Dukkha ends, and the Eightfold Path ends Dukkha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is included in the first Noble Truth?

A

Life is Dukkha - dissatisfaction. Dukkha can be sickness, death, unwanted change, and not getting what you want

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is included in the second Noble Truth?

A

Dukkha is caused by Desire. People cling to impermanent parts of life, leading to everyone wanting more. The Buddha taught people to enjoy what you have.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is included in the third Noble Truth?

A

Dukkha ends - Since we cause Dukkha, we can end it, too

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is included in the fourth Noble Truth?

A

The Eightfold Path ends Suffering. Pretty self explanatory :)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What are the parts of the Eightfold Path?

A

Having the Right View, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration.

26
Q

What is Right View?

A

Accepting the 4 Noble Truths

27
Q

What is Right Thought?

A

Replace negative thoughts with positive ones

28
Q

What is Right Speech?

A

Focus on and use positive words instead of negative, which cause Dukkha to YOU and OTHERS.

29
Q

What is Right Action?

A

Practice Ahimsa. Don’t hurt yourself, others, and animals.

30
Q

What is Right Livelihood?

A

Primarily focused on having a JOB that doesn’t hurt animals or others, but can apply to being an honest/kind friend, partner, and family member

31
Q

What is Right Effort?

A

Put effort into having good thoughts (Right Thought)

32
Q

What is Right Mindfulness?

A

Pay attention/Be in the moment. Don’t judge or label your experiences, as they may bring you out of the moment

33
Q

What is Right Concentration?

A

Focusing on a single thing during meditation. Gives insight

34
Q

Which 3 of the Eightfold Path applies to meditation?

A

Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration

35
Q

What is Ahimsa?

A

Nonviolence

36
Q

What is the Sanskrit translation for “Karma”?

A

Actions with consequences

37
Q

What is Samsara?

A

The cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth in Buddhism

38
Q

What is Nirvana?

A

A state of mind where you escape Samsara, is the ultimate goal

39
Q

How long did the Buddha live after reaching Nirvana?

A

45 years, where he spread the word of Nirvana

40
Q

Who were the Sangha?

A

Siddhartha’s community of monks or loyal followers

41
Q

What did the Sangha do after Siddhartha died?

A

They spread his teachings as far as they could reach

42
Q

What happens if you have good enough Karma when you die?

A

You can be reborn as a god

43
Q

What are the two types of Buddhism?

A

Theraveda and Mahayana

44
Q

Which of the two types of Buddhism is the oldest?

A

Theraveda

45
Q

What does Theraveda translate to?

A

“School of the Elders”

46
Q

What type of Buddhism uses texts called Suttas?

A

Theraveda

47
Q

What are the Suttas?

A

Ancient oral teachings of the Buddha

48
Q

What language are the Suttas written in?

A

Pali

49
Q

What is the term for the Suttas when they are all grouped together?

A

Pali canon. They have less rituals, see Buddha as a human

50
Q

What countries is Theraveda Buddhism located in?

A

Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos

51
Q

What does Mahayana translate to?

A

“Great Vehicle”

52
Q

Which of the two types of Buddhism has more texts and teachings?

A

Mahayana

53
Q

What is the main belief of Mahyana Buddhism?

A

Bodhisattva

54
Q

What are the Bodhisattva?

A

Enlightened beings that remain on Earth to help others reach Nirvana

55
Q

Where is Mahayana Buddhism practiced?

A

Nepal, Mongolia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Tibet

56
Q

What is the sub - branch of Mahayana Buddhism?

A

Vajrayana

57
Q

What does Vajrayana translate to?

A

“Diamond Vehicle”

58
Q

What is another name for Vajrayana Buddhism?

A

Tibetan Buddhism

59
Q

What practices does Vajrayana Buddhism have to speed up the journey to Nirvana?

A

Mantras, Mandalas, Secret Rituals, Incantations and Deep Mediation

60
Q

What are the teachers of Vajrayana, and who is the leader?

A

Lamas, leader is the Dalai Lama

61
Q

What area of the world is Buddhism most prevalent?

A

East Asia and China

World History (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions