History of Buddhism
The country in which Buddhism has its roots.
India
A visual tool used for meditation
Mandala
A Buddha's teachings on living an ethical life
The Five Precepts
The doctrine that all life is suffering is referred to as
Dukkha
In Buddhism, the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
Samsara
Buddhism began as a reform of this belief tradition.
Hinduism
This Buddhist doctrine is very much dependent on intention
Karma
The precept that suggests one should not alter the state of their body
Refrain from intoxicating substances
The concept that everything is always in a state of flux and change
Anicca or impermanence
In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is:
Nirvana
Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha, witnessed suffering in these forms when he left his palace.
Old age, disease, and death
The proper name for the teachings of the Buddha
Dharma
The precept that one should not gossip or lie
Refrain from incorrect speech
The Three Jewels of Buddhism
A Buddhist's general belief in the divine is:
That salvation can be attained by anyone at any time, regardless of divinity
Siddhartha Guatama gave up all his possessions and began a life opposite that of his indulgent royal upbringing, referred to as
Asceticism
A hand gesture used to represent the elements and focus the body during meditation
Mudra
The moral value that everyone is responsible for their own following of the Buddha's teachings
Self-Determination
The concept that every individual is illusory
Anatta or not-self
The Eightfold Path is envisioned as X because...
A wheel with eight spokes. The centre is nirvana and all paths are equally important to getting there.
The Buddha teaches a balance between indulgence and complete bodily denial. This is called...
The Middle Way
A boddhisatva
The moral value that states one should treat all others well without expecting a reward
Loving kindness
The Four Noble Truths are:
All life is suffering
Suffering is caused by selfish desire
The end of suffering is the end of selfish desire
Selfish desire can be ended by following the Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path consists of
Right Views
Right Thought
Right Speech
Right Conduct/Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Awareness
Right Concentration