Video Questions
Generosity1, ethical conduct2, patience3, diligence4, meditation5, and wisdom6 are method practices that can help one accumulate merit and become a Buddha, as Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang discussed in her video.
The Six Perfections
Mahayana Buddhism
T or F:
Enlightenment is seen as universal in Mahayana Buddhism, meaning all beings have the ability to reach enlightenment.
True
Doug's Dharma mentioned that Mahayana Buddhism is very ritualistic, and involves the repitition and chanting of "_____" in some of its practices to invoke compassion.
Mantras
The Mahayana Buddhism scriptures are written in what language?
Sanskrit
T or F:
Mahayana Buddhism teaches that there is only one central "Buddha."
False
(Mahayana teaches the concept of multiple Buddhas spread across worlds and universes)
NON CATEGORY QUESTION / OPEN ENDED Question:
What was the purpose of the drawing activity at the beginning of class?
Enlightened "Bodhisattvas" assisting others in their journey to becoming enlightened...
The term “Mahayana” means “______” which reflects its aim to be a more accessible path to enlightenment opposed to the Theravada teachings
"Great Vehicle"
T or F:
Mahayana Buddhism is based solely off the original teachings; the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and the Pali Canon.
False
(Theravada Buddhism...)
Doug's Dharma described Mahayana Buddhism teachings as being more hierarchichal and more "___" based. Focusing on texts that the "___" wrote themselves, or recomended themselves.
More guru / teacher based
What Mahayana Buddhism concept describes how things do/do not exist, and refers to how nature is impermanent, always changing, and dependent on causes and conditions?
Emptiness (Sunyata)
T or F:
Unlike other branches of Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism orginated in China around 1st century BCE.
False
(Mahayana Buddhism originated in India)
The Dalai Lama said in his video that if you practice selflessness and understand the concept of "____," you can identify and reduce negative emotions and behavior.
Emptiness (Sunyata)
This is the Buddha of Infinite Light, who rules over the Western paradise of Sukhavati.
Amitabha
T or F:
A Bodhisattva Ideal focuses on not only achieving enlightenment for oneself, but for all beings, causing some Bodhisattvas to delay their own nirvana to help others.
True