Buddhism Practices Flashcards
What is a significant aspect of a Buddhist’s worship?
Private and personal meditation
What is the goal of Buddhists in their worship?
To work towards becoming enlightened
What are the main types of Buddhist places of worship
Temples, shrines, monasteries, halls for meditation, halls for learning
What is the purpose of temples in Buddhism
To allow communities of Buddhists to come together and collectively meditate
What do Buddhists leave at shrines and what happens to them
Flowers wilt, showing impermanence (anicca)
How do monasteries connect laity (normal people) and monks and nuns
They allow normal people to support monks and nuns (gives them good karma)
What is the significance of halls for meditation in Buddhism
They provide a designated quiet space for meditation
What is the purpose of halls for learning in Buddhism
To be educated on what the Buddha achieved in his lifetime and how to follow in his footsteps
What does meditation lead to eventually
nirvana/enlightenment
What is Puja
Puja is the name for ceremonies that involve offerings, or gifts
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What else is included in Puja
Meditation and prayer
What is the purpose of Puja
To enable Buddhists to express gratitude to the Buddha for his teachings
How does Puja help Buddhists
Overcome suffering, “To the Buddha for refuge I go”, going to the Buddha gives them answers on how to overcome suffering
Where is Puja carried out
At home or in the temple
What are some methods used in Buddhist devotional practice
Mantras
Chanting
Mala
Meditation
Bowing
Offerings
What are mantras and how do they work
Repeating a chant, makes you focus on it and gets rid of distractions
What is chanting
Singing scriptures or teachings
what is a mala and what does it do
Beads to help focus during worship
What do Mahayana Buddhists do during Puja to a shrine
Bow to it to show respect
What types of offerings might Buddhists leave during Puja
Flowers and candles (impermanence as they wilt/burn out)
2 ways Buddhists can integrate puja into daily life
- By carrying the mala with them
- Designating a room in the house for puja
What would be in a room in a home used for puja
A statue of the Buddha and offerings
What are some methods used in Buddhist devotional practice?
Methods include:
* Mantras
* Chanting
* Mala
* Meditation
* Bowing
* Offerings
