History of Buddhism
Where did the religion originate
Northern India
What is Samsara
The cycle of birth, death and reincarnation
Zen is part of the __________ Buddhist School
Zen is part of the Mahayana buddhist school
What does the Lotus flower symbolize
The Lotus flower symbolizes purity in Buddhism
What is karma
Action that leads to future consequences.
Which religion did it stem from
Hinduism
What are the 3 jewels
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
Wha country was Zen formalized
Zen was formalized in China
What does the Parasol symbolize
Symbolizes the protection that the Dharma gives from suffering
The chanting of sutras and dharmas allows for the removal of what?
This allows for the removal of overthinking and induces focus
When did it originate
2500 years ago
"The Buddha created a way to avoid desires and remove human expectations. It describes how to think, behave and meditate in order to avoid suffering." What is this called
The noble Eigthtfold path
What is the essence of Zen
The essence of Zen is to achieve enlightenment by seeing one’s original mind
"In order to become beautiful like the lotus flower, buddhists must overcome" what
In order to become beautiful like the lotus flower, buddhists must overcome suffering and reach enlightenment
What is the buddhist population in India
50-70%
When did the Buddha live
6th/5th century
What is the 3rd noble truth
To remove suffering, we must remove attachment
What languages can they chant in
English, Sanskrit, Japanese
The parasol can also be __________ representing _______ _____
It can also be octagonal representing Eightfold Path
What type of religion is Buddhism
Buddhism is an atheistic religion
What is the Buddha's real name
Siddhartha Gautama
What are the 3 marks of existance
Dukkha (Suffering),
Anatta (Not self),
Anicca (Impermanence)
What are the scriptures and teachings
Sutras, and Dharma
What is two of the 3 things that the vase represents?
Firstly, the treasures of wealth, health and prosperity
Secondly, demonstrates how people are vessels that can be filled with wisdom and knowledge
Finally, It is a reminder of the treasures of the Buddha’s teachings, Dharma
Respecting the three jeles brings a buddhist closer to ____________
Respecting the three jeles brings a buddhist closer to enlightenment