Theravada Buddhism

Question 1

Goal of Theravada Buddhism

Answer 1

to pattern your life on the life of Siddhartha

Question 2

sangha

Answer 2

the community of believers, monks and nuns

Question 3

dhamra

Answer 3

Buddhist law, teachings, and truths

Question 4

merit

Answer 4

good karma

Question 5

dana

Answer 5

practice of giving/making donations to the sangha for merit

Question 6

Tripitaka

Answer 6

Buddhist scriptures as a whole- 3 basket

Question 7

The three basket of Tripitaka

Answer 7

Sutra, Vinaya, Abhidharma

Question 8

stupa

Answer 8

a place that holds a relic, mound like monument, improve merit

Question 9

jataka

Answer 9

tales/stories about the Buddha before his enlightenment, folk-like

Question 10

bhikkhuni

Answer 10

a fully ordained Buddhist nun

Question 11

sutra

Answer 11

teachings/scriptures from Buddha

Question 12

Dipamkara

Answer 12

the Buddha that brought dharma into the world before this one

Question 13

arhat

Answer 13

someone who will attain enlightenment within 7 lifetimes

Question 14

Vinaya

Answer 14

the code of conduct for monks and nuns, their rules

Question 15

reliquary

Answer 15

something that holds a relic

Question 16

Sumati

Answer 16

Shakyamuni past life during the last world, takes vow to become the next Buddha

Question 17

Rainy Season Retreat

Answer 17

period of three months during monsoon season where monks and nuns devote their time to their practice

Question 18

Abhidharma

Answer 18

advanced/higher Buddhist teachings

Question 19

maechi

Answer 19

nuns that practice but are not ordained

Question 20

bhikkhu

Answer 20

fully ordained Buddhist monk

Question 21

skanda

Answer 21

what makes up the consciousness of having a Self. Explains where the sense of self comes from

Question 22

abbot

Answer 22

head monk of monastery

Question 23

Planting Seeds of Buddhism

Answer 23

past life, Sumati, took vow to become Buddha, got prediction from that world’s Buddha

Question 24

Earlier Life as a Princess

Answer 24

wants to make her vow, can’t receive prediction because she is a woman, must first be reborn as a male

Question 25

The Past Life: Vessantara

Answer 25

prince who gives whatever is asked, even a prize white elephant, people get mad, kick him and his family out, then gives away family, all for his enlightenment. Teaches impermanence and selflessness

Question 26

Two Wheels of Dharma

Answer 26

two wheels, one made in months, one made in days. when rolled, the better one stood upright, worse one twirled and settled on ground. layperson vs sangha

Question 27

King and the Elder

Answer 27

falls asleep, his gals leave to listen to monk, wakes up and is angry, curses the monk. Realizes that's BAD, is nice next time

Question 28

Interdependent Origination

Answer 28

suffering isn't caused by oneself, someone else, or arises spontaneously, nothing can come into being on its own

Question 29

Death and Funeral of Northern Thai Saint

Answer 29

famous Buddhist dies, remains preserved for years, funeral supports monasteries because it's a large event, remains are divided because relics are important

Question 30

Monks and Money

Answer 30

modern monks use money for transportation

Question 31

Monks and Politics

Answer 31

should be involved to represent their Buddhist morals and improve their society. the wealthy and rich don't agree bc they're afraid of being exposed on how bad they treat the poor