Buddhism Assessment Flashcards
Which word describes the idea that happiness doesn’t last forever?
Impermanent
What 4 sights did the prince see?
An old man
A sick person
Corpse being carried to cremation
Monk meditating under a tree
2 steps in the eightfold path
Mindfulness and right action
Why does mindfulness influence Buddhists?
Be encouraged to pay attention and have awareness of stuff
Why does right action influence Buddhists?
Makes them loyal and a trustworthy friend.
What do the 5 precepts mean by not harming living things?
Don’t speak unfairly of harshly to living things (animals) but do be mindful of others
What do the 5 precepts mean by not taking intoxicants?
Don’t go over the top with alchahol and only drink when offered to u. Also never take unhealthy drugs.
Why do the Buddhists follow the 5 precepts?
They believe it has a positive effect on the mind that it makes impossible to make progress in meditation so they follow the precepts so the meditation will work.
