Buddhism Flashcards
(23 cards)
What was Siddartha Gautama born into?
He was born into a warrior community
Who is the Buddha
Siddartha Gautama
What was Siddartha’s father?
A raja (royalty)
What was Siddartha concerned and confused by?
Constant misery
What did Siddartha travel as a beggar?
The Ganges valley
How long did Siddartha meditate to reach nirvana?
49 days
What did Siddartha create?
The Middle Way
Who started Buddhism?
Siddartha Guatama
What did Siddartha find when he left home?
A world full of suffering
Sick man
Old man
Poor man
Why did Siddartha leave his life of luxury?
He wanted to become a monk and find the truth
4 Noble Truths
- Life is full of suffering
- All suffering is caused by desire
- To end suffering, one must end desire
- To end desire you must follow the Eightfold Path
What is nirvana?
State of mind when you are filled with compassion to all living things
When was Siddartha Gautama born?
553 BCE
What is The Middle Way?
Encouraged people to follow a path of balance rather than extremism
What does Buddha mean?
“Awakened One”
What is the name of the Chinese Buddha?
Budai
What is the Chinese Buddha the embodiment of?
Contentment
What is one custom about the Chinese Buddha?
Rub his belly for good luck and fortune
Who is the Dalai Lama?
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism
Believed to be the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion
How is a new Dalai Lama found?
A new Dalai Lama is found after the passing of the previous Dalai Lama
Eightfold Path: Wisdom
- Right Understanding
- Believe in Buddhism and chose what you believe is true - Right Intentions
- Have a good attitude
Eightfold Path: Ethical Behavior
- Right speech
Speak the truth, no slander, gossip or abusive language - Right actions
Live in peace and harmony - Right livelihood
Avoid ways of harm
Eightfold path: mental discipline
- Right effort
Positive state of mind - Right mindfulness
Awareness
