The Buddha Flashcards
Where was the Buddha born ?
Lumbini, north east India
What was the Buddhas name before he was enlightened ?
Siddhartha Gotama
What was his mother called ?
Queen maya
What was his father called ?
King Suddohana
What was the Buddhas early life like ?
He was a prince who was sheltered from the real world and always lived a life of luxury
What are the four sights ?
Sick man
Old man
Dead man
Holy man
What are the four noble truths?
All life involves suffering
Origin of suffering is craving
If you stop craving you stop suffering
The perfect way is the middle way, in between rich and poor
What is the eightfold path ?
Right vision. Right emotion. Right speech. Right action. Right livelihood. Right effort. Right awareness
Right meditation
What is the middle way ?
Living life between rich and poor
What is an ascetic ?
Someone who lives in extreme hardship, pushing their bodies to the limits to find the truth
What do Jews believe about animals ?
Animals are part of gods creation
It is acceptable to harm/kill animals if you are fulfilling a need
People take priority over animals
You are allowed to use animals for food and clothing
What do Buddhists believe about animals?
No harm/very little harm to animals Kindness to humans/animals Avoid hurting animals (karma) Humans and animals are equal Not all Buddhists are vegetarians
What do Hindus believe about animals?
Cows are sacred
Hindus don’t eat beef
Most Hindus are vegetarians
What do Hindus believe will happen to you when you die ?
Reincarnation: Your soul moves onto another body, you are reborn, according to good or bad karma that you have built up over your life depends on where you go
What is the trinity ?
The father, son and the Holy Spirit.
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