Buddhism Flashcards
Who was the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
Who was the Buddhas wife?
Yasodhara
Who was the Buddhas mother?
Queen Maya
Who was the Buddhas son?
Rahul
Where was the Buddha born?
Lumbini, Nepal
Where did the Buddha die?
Kusinara, India
Where did the Buddha find enlightenment?
Bodh Gaya, India
Where did the Buddha give his first teachings?
Sarnath, India
What does the Buddhas thin body signify?
The time he spent with the ascetics
What does the Buddhas raised hand signify?
Shows that the Buddha provides protection
What does the Buddhas long earlobes signify?
In ancient times, wealthier people wore more heavy jewellery, which stretched their ear lobes
What does the Buddhas Bindi spot signify?
Great wisdom, heightened concentration and a focus on what is right
What does the Buddhas closed eyes signify?
Shows people to look for inward peace
What does the Buddha being cross legged signify?
A classic meditation pose
Why is the Buddha normally carved in stone?
Represents the Buddhas teaching that we must be connect with the world rather than fight against it
