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Question 1

Buddha quote on the four noble truths

Answer 1

“I teach suffering, it origin, cessation and path. That’s all I teach”

Question 2

what is Dukkha

Answer 2

the truth of suffering

Question 3

what is Samudaya

Answer 3

the origin of suffering

Question 4

what is Nirodha

Answer 4

the cessation of suffering

Question 5

what is Magga

Answer 5

the path to Cessation of suffering

Question 6

what did the buddha teach as the root of suffering

Answer 6

desire (Tanha)

Question 7

what is Tanha also part of

Answer 7

Tanha is one of the 12 causes

Question 8

what did the buddha teach as a way to extinguish desire

Answer 8

to liberate oneself from attachment

Question 9

the buddha is often compared to a physician, what is the rest when talking of the 4 noble truths

Answer 9

the first two noble truths he diagnoses the problem. third noble turret is the realisation that there is a cure.the 4th is the prescription

Question 10

why did the Buddha discourage questions of Nirvana

Answer 10

he wanted those to concentrate on the task at hand.

Question 11

what is the eightfold path also known as

Answer 11

the middle way

Question 12

what can the eightfold path be grouped into

Answer 12

into Wisdom
ethical conduct
and meditation

Question 13

in the eightfold path what is within Wisdom

Answer 13

Right understanding, and right intention

Question 14

what is grouped into morality in the eightfold path

Answer 14

right speech, right action and right livelihood

Question 15

what is grouped in concentration in the eightfold path

Answer 15

right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.

Question 16

why must a Buddhist aim to achieve wisdom

Answer 16

to understand things as they are, to be able to perceive the relation between cause and affect

Question 17

why must a Buddhist aim to be conduct morality

Answer 17

it is a power when held helps to bring harmony, and wisdom, if abused ignorance and delusion is there.

Question 18

why must Buddhists aim to reach meditation

Answer 18

higher knowledge brings a clear understanding of the truth about how things really are

Question 19

what was the Buddhas first sermon in the deer park about

Answer 19

the four noble truths

Question 20

what are the health benefits of meditation

Answer 20

meditation can be seen to reduce stress and anxiety and decrease cardio diseases

Question 21

what are the two types of meditation

Answer 21

Samatha and Vipassana

Question 22

what can Vipassana be translated as

Answer 22

insight

Question 23

what can Samatha be translated as

Answer 23

concentration

Question 24

what is the purpose of Samatha

Answer 24

it is to develop a mind that rests in calm abiding

Question 25

what is the most common way to practise Samatha

Answer 25

through development of concentration, most often done with the practise of breath

Question 26

what is the purpose of Vipassana

Answer 26

to learn to see the truth of the three marks of existence

Question 27

why is Samatha helpful in the practise of Vipassana

Answer 27

practice of Vipassana is difficult without a calm mind, developing a calm mind leads to the opportunity to develop insight

Question 28

how is Samatha practise potentially dangerous

Answer 28

one can only understand reality if they focus on it, therefore, if a person s uncomfortable they will avoid understanding and stay in the controllable illusion

Question 29

what is vipassana used to identify

Answer 29

to identify mental states then develop pure awareness and attention to experiences as they happen.

Question 30

which one of the three marks of existence is key to meditation

Answer 30

Anatta, by rejecting the idea of self, you develop a stronger awareness of self

Question 31

Dalai lama quote on peace for ourselves

Answer 31

"we can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves"

Question 32

quote in which vipassana creates ...

Answer 32

"a dispassion toward all events , thus leading the mind to realise from suffering"

Question 33

what dd the Buddha teach about meditation

Answer 33

that there are not two but rather one whole and he discusses three levels of mindfulness

Question 34

what are the three levels to mindfulness

Answer 34

- develop skills to understand the mind - being aware of phenomenon - mind reaches a perfect state of equilibrium

Question 35

what did the buddha teach of meditation with the eightfold path

Answer 35

it is part of a larger program that includes all factors of the eight fold path

Question 36

what is an example of practising Vipassana

Answer 36

Tihar jail

Question 37

what happened in Tihar jail

Answer 37

- tiara help 10,000 prisoners and was known for its inhumane conditions - prisoner took a 10 day course -first three days was calming the mind the other 6 was when vipassana was taught - by the end remorse and forgiveness was sought

Question 38

during meditation, what is the name for entering different stages of consciousness

Answer 38

jhanas

Question 39

what are the five Jeans

Answer 39

- application of thought - examining - joy - happiness - one pointedness

Question 40

what happens when you master the initial 4 Jhanas

Answer 40

buddhist scriptures decibel 4 levels of Jhana which passes beyond the realm of desire.

Question 41

what is the secular approach to meditation

Answer 41

involves benefits of awareness and calm, but it does not question the role of faith. Bodhi believes that those who use mediation in a secular way cannot attain Nirvana

Question 42

what is the Buddhist approach to Meditation

Answer 42

the final goal is Nirvana, Bodhi believes its important to accept faith and embrace the Dharma to liberate from samsara

Question 43

arguments that meditation is the most important part of Buddhism

Answer 43

- it is practised by all levels of Buddhists therefore, it has great value - Buddhists attain enlightenment through meditation - the buddha established the principles of meditation

Question 44

argument saying that mediation is not the most important part of buddhism

Answer 44

- lay buddhist might concentrate more on generating good karma and supporting the sangha

Question 45

how does Denise Cush highlight the importance of the four noble truths

Answer 45

the role of the four noble truths promote the use of mindfulness and ethical living amongst the complexities of modern life.

Question 46

what is the goal of Vipassana

Answer 46

to understand the three marks of existence

Question 47

what is the last of the eight fold path and its importance

Answer 47

Samadhi, the state of very deep peace and without this other parts of the eightfold path cannot be truly achieved

Question 48

why is understanding the three marks of existence important

Answer 48

allows the understanding of Anatta, over coming the illusion of self is said to of reached Samadhi

Question 49

what is the analogy of the contaminated bowl

Answer 49

you cannot see within a contaminated bowl. the same as the mind cannot find its true nature