Buddhism

Question 1

Annata

Answer 1

“No-self”

Question 2

Anicca

Answer 2

The second mark of existence

Means “impermanence”

Question 3

Incarnation

Answer 3

A living embodiment

Question 4

Bodhisattvas

Answer 4

“Buddhas in the making”, dedicated to attaining enlightenment

Question 5

Buddha

Answer 5

Siddhartha Gautama

The first person to be enlightened

Question 6

Dalai lama

Answer 6

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism

Question 7

Dharma

Answer 7

Teachings of the Buddha

Question 8

Dukkha

Answer 8

The third mark of existence

“Suffering”

Question 9

Four noble truths

Answer 9

The perfect summation of the human condition and the means for transcending it

Question 10

Karma

Answer 10

The moral law of cause and effect

Question 11

Mandalas

Answer 11

Pattered icons that visually excite

Question 12

Middle way

Answer 12

An important Buddhist doctrine discovered by Gautama

Question 13

Mudras

Answer 13

Choreographed hand movements that draw on the energies of movement

Question 14

Nirvana

Answer 14

The state of eternal bliss

The ultimate slavation

Question 15

Samsara

Answer 15

The wheel of rebirth

Question 16

Sangha

Answer 16

The first buddhist monastic community

Question 17

Tanha

Answer 17

Buddhist word for “Desire”

Question 18

Sutras

Answer 18

Buddhism’s sacred text

Question 19

Decade of the rosary

Answer 19

Annunciation of a mystery followed by 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and 1 Glory Be.

Question 20

Mystery of the rosary

Answer 20

Events in Christ’s life in which we meditate when praying the rosary.

Question 21

Karol Wojtyla

Answer 21

Pope John Paul II’s baptism name

Question 22

Edward Gierek

Answer 22

Head of the communist party in Poland

Question 23

Kremlin

Answer 23

The “white house of communism”

Question 24

Indulgence

Answer 24

a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt have already been forgiven

Question 25

Mantras

Answer 25

Resonating chants that harness the spiritual potency of sound

Question 26

Noble eightfold path

Answer 26

Encompasses all aspects of life | The solution to all suffering

Question 27

List the four noble truths

Answer 27

1. To live is to suffer 2. Suffering is caused by desire 3. Suffering can be ended 4. The solution to suffering is the noble eightfold path

Question 28

List the 20 mysteries of the rosary in order

Answer 28

``` 5 joyful mysteries - Mondays and Saturdays Annunication Visitation Nativity Presentation in temple Finding in temple 5 Luminous mysteries - Thursdays Baptism in the garden Wedding at cana Preaching of the kingdom Transfiguration Institution 5 sorrowful mysteries - Tuesdays and Fridays Agony in the garden Scourging at the pillar Crowning of the thorns Carrying the cross Crucifixion 5 glorious mysteries - Wednesdays and Sundays Resurrection Ascension Pentecost Assumtion of Mary Coronation of Mary ```

Question 29

Name 3 similarities and differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.

Answer 29

Similarities - both are popular in Asia - both believe in reincarnation (samsara) - both believe that meditation is important. Differences - Dharma means ethical duty in hinduism, it means teachings of the Buddha in buddhism - hinduism has an eternal self, atman; buddhism has no eternal self, nanatman - the goal of buddhism is to reach nirvana, the goal of hinduism is to be absorbed in brahman

Question 30

When and where did the Battle of Lepanto happen? What was at stake? In what 3 ways is the battle connected to the rosary?

Answer 30

- The battle took place In the Mediterranean Sea on October 7th, 1571. - Christian Europe was at stake - The soldiers all prayed the rosary before the battle - throughout Italy, people were praying the rosary - the pope received divine knowledge that the Christian fleet won

Question 31

What are 2 kinds of prayer that make up the rosary? | Explain & give examples of each.

Answer 31

Vocal prayers: said aloud Ex: hail mary, our father, etc. Internal prayers: thought about Ex: mysteries of the rosary

Question 32

What were the Four passing sights and what did they teach the buddha?

Answer 32

1. Old age 2. Disease 3. Death 4. Asceticism They taught him that there was means of overcoming his despair.

Question 33

Who was Buddha? | Locate him historically, geographically, and explain the contours of his life.

Answer 33

Siddhartha Gautama was born in India. His lifetime took place from about 500-600 BC. He spent his life working towards enlightenment.

Question 34

What are the 3 main differences between Western and Eastern Religions? Name 3 major eastern and western religions.

Answer 34

``` 3 Eastern Buddhism Confucianism Hinduism 3 Western Christianity Judaism Islam 3 differences In terms of Time - Time in the east is cyclical, in the west it's linear Theism - Western are monotheistic, Eastern are polytheistic Revelation - West: God revelas himself, East: no revelation, self enlightenment ```

Question 35

What will heaven be like?

Answer 35

You will have your body back, but their will be no needs. | You will have a resurrected body and have all of your desires fulfilled.

Question 36

What is a jesuit general congregation? Why does it happen? What are it's 2 main goals? How does it affect you?

Answer 36

- Gathering of Jesuit leaders - to elect a new general - goals: to elect a new general and discuss the affairs of the order - It affects all Jesuit schools including this one.