Practices

Question 1

Puja

Answer 1

Worship-expresses gratitude and respect

Question 2

2 different types of meditation

Answer 2

Samatha vipassana

Question 3

Buddha rupa

Answer 3

Statue of the Buddha and used for meditation and as part of a shrine

Question 4

Six perfections

Answer 4

Generosity
Morality
Patience
Energy
Meditation
Wisdom

Question 5

Wesak

Answer 5

Festival celebrating life and teachings of the Buddha

Question 6

Name given to a Buddhist monastery

Answer 6

Vihara

Question 7

One element of a Buddhist funeral

Answer 7

Spend as little money as possible on funerals as they believe in reincarnation

Question 8

Three features of a shrine

Answer 8

Flowers, water, candles, incense, Buddha rupa, fruit, bell

Question 9

Buddhist festival

Answer 9

Parinirvana day, wesak

Question 10

Skilful act

Answer 10

Actions that lead to good karma

Question 11

5 moral precepts

Answer 11

Abstain from taking life
Abstain from taking what is not freely given
Abstain from sexual misconduct
Abstain from wrong speech
Abstain from intoxicants

Question 12

Purpose of Samatha meditation

Answer 12

Breathing meditation focused on calming the mind

Question 13

The three jewels

Answer 13

The Buddha
The dharma
The sangha

Question 14

Why are devotional rituals carried out

Answer 14

For a Buddhist to show their devotion to the Buddha

Question 15

What is the purpose of a Buddhist retreat

Answer 15

Helps them practice meditation and remember the Buddhas life

Question 16

Which type of worship involves reciting and repeating Buddhist scriptures

Answer 16

Chanting

Question 17

Two types of meditation

Answer 17

Samatha and vipassana

Question 18

Two contrasting aims of meditation

Answer 18

Stillness and focus and mindfulness
Insight into the three marks of existence

Question 19

What is the main purpose of a Buddhist temple

Answer 19

A place for Buddhists to come together

Question 20

Why do Buddhists use visualisation

Answer 20

To deepen their understanding of Buddhist teachings

Question 21

Why is karma important

Answer 21

Allows Buddhists to focus on their actions and move closer to enlightenment

Question 22

Why is chanting important

Answer 22

Enables focus in meditation

Question 23

Concept of karuna

Answer 23

Karuna is compassion, a feeling of concern for the suffering of others. One of the four sublime states

Question 24

Give two examples of how monks contribute to the community

Answer 24

Teach children how to read and write, the vihara acts as a school. Teach skills like farming and building