Buddhism

Principle Beliefs

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What are the 3 jewels?

The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha. 

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What is Dukkha?

The suffering people feel as they cling to deceit  and the idea that certain things will bring them happiness. (Basically just suffering from desire)

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What is Anicca?

The idea of the absence of permanence, aka impermanence. 

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What is Anatta?

The idea of the absence of permanence of the self.  

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What are the 4 noble truths? 

1. All life is suffering (dukkha)

2. The cause of suffering is attachment (or desire)

3. There is a way out of suffering

4. A way out is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path

Core Ethical Teachings

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What is the end goal for all Buddhists?

To achieve enlightenment 

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What are the 5 precepts? 

1. Killing living things

2. Taking what is not given

3. Engaging in sexual misconduct

4. Speaking falsely

5. Taking drugs or drink that affect the mind

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Name 4 rules which are specific to Monks which they must follow?

• No sexual relations. 
• Eating before midday
• Refrain from harming living beings.
• Moderation in possessions
• Refrain from taking that which is not freely given.
• Avoid idle chatter and entertainment
• Wear robes
• Sleep on simple bedding  

  
  

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Name at least 5 of the 8 fold path things:

• 👁️ Right View 

• 💭 Right Intention 

• 🗣️ Right Speech 

• 👐 Right Action 

• 💼 Right Livelihood 

• 💪 Right Effort 

• 🧠 Right Mindfulness 

• 🧘 Right Concentration 

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What does the term "Ahimsa" mean? 

Non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. 

Sacred Texts

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What book is the 8 fold path found within?

 The Tripitaka

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Which text is used to guide people through the first stages of the after life.

The Tibetan Book of The Dead

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What are the three core sacred texts of buddhism?

Tripitaka, Mahayana Sutras (Lotus of the good law), Tibetan Buddhist Cannon. 

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What does the word "Sutra" literally mean in Buddhism?

A rule, guideline, or teaching attributed to the Buddha. 

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What is the Dhammapada?

A collection of verses summarising the Buddha's teachings

Practices

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Describe Puja as performed in the home

• Small shrine or altar with a Buddha statue or image

• Clean the space and yourself before beginning

• Offer items like:

  • Flowers 

  • Candles or lamps 

  • Incense 

  • Water or food 

• Bow or show respect to the Buddha

• Chant traditional verses or sutras

• Recite the Three Refuges and Five Precepts

• Meditate quietly to calm the mind

• Dedicate merit to others 

• Practice regularly—often morning or evening

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What is the primary purpose of meditation in Buddhism? 

To understand the world and themselves in a deep and transforming way. (Eventually to bring about enlightenment.  

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What do Buddhist's recite in their chanting?

Sutras and Sadhanas 

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What does the term 'Sangha' refer to in Buddhism?

It refers to the community of Buddhist practitioners, both monastic and lay. 

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Which practice focusses on insight into impermanence, suffering, and non self? 

Vipassana 

Origins

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In what modern day country(s) did Buddhism originate?

India / Nepal 

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What was the Buddha's real name? (First name required only, last name for a bonus point)

Siddhartha Gudetama

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Name the 3 main branches of Buddhism.

Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

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Which language were the earliest Buddhist scriptures written in?

Pali 

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What is the oldest sect of Buddhism?

Theravada