Buddhism Flashcards
Do Buddhist believe in god
No
What similarities in usual religions does Buddhist have
Ideas about life and death , holy book , festivals , religious leaders , prayer , meditation ,marriage
Where did Buddhism spread
Sri Lanka , Tibet , Nepal Japan china and Korea converted to Buddhism as well
What are the three universal truths
Anicca Anatta dukkha
What. Do the three universal truths mean
Anicca - everything depends on everything else
Anatta-nobody stays the same from birth time death
Dukkha- we always crave for things and are never happy
Why do Buddhist have three univeral truths
They believe that they can achieve a new way of life that offers happiness
What were the four sightings in Buddhism
An old man, a sick man, a dead man, a worshipping man
What was the thing called where the Buddha became enlightened
The bohi tree
What happened during the buddhas enlightenment
He was distracted as things went through his mind (women , frightened images ) he struggled to stay under the tree. After dawn he found the way of life .
What did the Buddha see whilst bieng enlightened
He saw many life times, people bieng born and dying he saw life moving like a wheel
What are the four noble truths
1 all life involves suffering
2 origin of suffering is craving
3 if craving stops suffering will stop
4 the middle way
What are the five moral precepts
Avoid killing anything Do not steal Avoid sexual misconduct Avoid lying gossiping hurting someone verbally Avoid drinking and taking drugs
What is the eightfold path
Right view - life in voices suffering . Dharma offers a way to overcome suffering
Right concentration - training your mind will get rid of hatred greed and ignorance . And help your mind experience happiness
Right mindfulness- more aware of those around you and your feelings
Right effort- Dont think harmful thought. Think good about everyone
Right livelihood- don’t cheat on bf gf
Right action - be kind to everyone
Right speech - speak the truth , positively and helpful
Right intention - you need to commit you aims
What are the two Buddhist types called
Theravada and mahayana
