Vocabulary
A religion of India that was started by Prince Siddhartha
Buddhism
Who predicted that Siddhartha would be the ruler of the Universe or become the Buddha?
The Brahmins
What three forms of suffering did the Prince discover outside the palace?
Old age, sickness, and death
Behind Buddhism's Four Noble Truths is the idea that all things ___________.
change
The step "Right Way to Earn a _________" says:
Do not work at a job that causes harm to people or living creatures?
Living
A man originally named Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in India from 563 to 483 BCE and began the religion of Buddhism.
Buddha
Why did the King keep Siddhartha in the Palace?
So he would not see the world's suffering.
If you decided to live life as an ascetic, what would you do?
Give up most of what you own.
What did the Buddha say is present in all things?
Suffering
Which step on the Eightfold Path says Do not kill, steal, or lie?
Right Action
Good given to the poor
Alms
What was remarkable about Prince Siddhartha at his birth?
He could immediately walk and talk.
Why did Siddhartha came up with the idea of the "middle way"?
Neither extreme wealth or extreme poverty suited him.
The Buddha said that suffering is caused by what?
Cravings (desires and wants0
This step on the Eightfold Path says: Do not kill, steal, or lie?
Right Action
A person who gives up worldly pleasures.
Ascetic
What did the Buddha believe ended people's suffering?
Enlightenment
What three temptations did Siddhartha face before finally reaching Enlightenment?
Discontent (unhappiness), Delight, and Desire
The way to end ______________ is to give up all cravings?
suffering
Name 4 teachings on the Eightfold Path
Right: Understanding, Purpose, Speech, Action, Way to Earn a Living, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration
An ideal state of happiness.
Nirvana
Place these events in the life of the Buddha in time order:
Becomes an ascetic
Has a son
Reaches Enlightenment
Leaves the palace
2 Has a son
4 Leaves the palace
1 Becomes an ascetic
3 Reaches Enlightenment
How long had Siddhartha lived the life of an ascetic before reaching Enlightenment?
About 6 years
The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the ____________.
The Eightfold Path
What does this step of the Eightfold Path say?
Right Purpose
Live a life of selflessness, love, and non-violence.