Paper 1 : Practises Flashcards
What is a Buddha Rupa?
A statue of a Buddha, often sitting cross-legged in a meditation pose
What is Chanting?
Reciting from the Buddhist scriptures
What is Festival?
A day or period of celebration for religious reasons
What is a Gompa?
A hall or building where Tibetan Buddhists meditate
What is Kamma (Karma)?
A person’s actions; the idea that skilful actions result in happiness and unskilful ones in suffering
What is Karuna?
Compassion; feeling concerned for the suffering of other people and wanting to relieve their suffering
What is Mala?
Prayer beads that are used to count the number of recitations in a mantra
What is Mandala?
An intricate, circle-shaped pattern that is used for meditation
What is Mantra?
A short sequence of sacred syllables
What is Meditation?
A practise of calming and focusing the mind, and reflecting deeply on specific teachings to penetrate their true meaning
What is Metta?
Loving-kindness; showing a benevolent, kind, friendly attitude towards other people
What is Mindfulness of Breathing?
A meditation practice focusing on the experience of breathing
What is a Monastery (Vihara)?
A place where Buddhist monks and nuns live
What is Parinirvana Day?
A Mahayana festival that commemorates the Buddha’s passing away
What is Puja?
An act of worship
