Buddha's Life pt.1
When Prince Tất Đạt Đa traveled outside Kapilavastu (Ca Tỳ La Vệ), what four people did he see?
A sick man, an old man, a dead man, and a wandering monk
What was the purpose of his journey?
To find way to free all beings from sufferings
What is Harmony of speech?
Do not say harmful things; do not quarrel to bring about anger
In the story “The Eternal Bridge” what happened when the King found out that the monkeys had eaten all the mangos from the mango tree
He ordered his people to cut the tree down so the monkeys will not have any more mangos to eat
What does Repentance mean?
I realize when I’ve made a mistake and apologize for it
I realize when I’ve made a mistake and will try my best to stop making the same mistakes again
I promise to be a good person and learn from my past mistakes
I recognize and acknowledge my mistakes, and promise not to make the same mistakes again
4. I recognize and acknowledge my mistakes, and promise not to make the same mistakes again
How long did the Prince sit under the tree and meditate before he found the true and correct method and became Buddha?
49 days
How many years did Buddha travel to places to share his teachings before he reached Nirvana?
45 years
What is harmony of living together?
Work together, live together and love each other like brothers and sisters
In the story “The Eternal Bridge” what did the King monkey do in responding to the King’s order?
He tried to find a way for him and the entire monkey nation to escape and he collected sections of some ropes, tied the sections together to make one long rope and use it as a bridge for all the monkeys to cross the river
Why did Buddha develop the six rules of harmony for his followers?
So he will get more disciples to follow him
So his followers can learn and work together in an atmosphere of brotherhood
So that no one in the group will fight or get into arguments with one another
All of the above
4. All of the above
What was Prince Tất Đạt Đa’s title when he became Buddha?
Quán Thế
Thích Ca Mâu Ni
Đại Hiếu Mục Kiền Liên
Di Lặc
2. Thích Ca Mâu Ni
What is the name of the river where the Prince cut his hair, took off his jewelry and gave them to Xa Nặc to bring back to King Tịnh Phạn?
Nepal River
Neranjana (Ni Liên) River
Indian River
ANoMa River
4. ANoMa River
What is Harmony of discipline and study?
Share you knowledge and understanding with others so everyone can improve together
In the story “The Elephant’s Piousness” why did the King let the elephant go back to the forest?
The King was touched by the elephant’s words: “I would rather die than live and be unable to fulfill my duty as a son”
Where must the two people performing the bell and wooden gong stand?
On opposite sides facing each other, not facing Buddha's altar
Next to each other facing Buddha’s altar
Facing away from Buddha’s altar towards the praying members
On opposite sides facing away from each other, not facing Buddha’s altar
1. On opposite sides facing each other, not facing Buddha's altar
When did Prince Tất Đạt Đa leave his palace to start his journey?
midnight of April 15
midnight of February 8
midnight of December 8
midnight of February 15
2. midnight of February 8
How many years did the Prince and the group of Kiều Trần Như practice the method of ascetic?
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
1. 6 years
What is harmony of views?
Consider everyone's ideas accomplish the task by working out a common solution to satisfy everyone in the group
What was the moral of “The Monk and The Goose” story?
Always be honest and tell the truth even though you know your words could harm others
Avoid performing any act that would bring harm to others in order to fulfill personal interest or for any other reason
What are the Starting Beats (Khai Chuông Mõ) for the two people performing the bell and wooden gong?
O - Bell
X - Mo
O O O, X X X X XX X, O X O X O X, X XX X
What day (in Lunar Calendar) did Prince Tất Đạt Đa become Buddha?
The 15th of April
The 8th of February
The 8th of December
The 15th of February
2. The 8th of February
Where did Thích Ca Buddha give his first Dharma teaching?
Kapilavastu (Ca Tỳ La Vệ)
Deer Garden (Lộc Uyển)
Lumbini Garden (Lâm Tỳ Ni)
Sal Tree (cây Ta La Song Thọ)
2.Deer Garden (Lộc Uyển)
What is harmony of shared benefits
Sharing of goods and benefits equally even these are gained by the individual or by groups
Summarizes any stories that you learn in class
1. The eternal Bridge
2. The Elephant’s Piousness
3. The monk and the goose
What is the Transferring Merits Vow (Hồi Hướng Công Đức)?
A short vow that is typically read after chanting the sutra, listening to a Dharma lecture, studying a Dharma lesson, sitting in meditation, or eating a meal in mindfulness
A great vow to practice, helping us to open our compassion toward all living beings
A vow to follow Buddha's teachings to only do good deeds, avoid doing bad deeds, and diligently practice in order to help ourselves, our family, and all beings attain Enlightenment.
Both (a) and (b)
4. Both (a) and (b)