Buddhist Practices
What are some of the different forms of meditation?
Mindfullness meditation, concentration, loving-kindness, and insight
What are Mandalas often used as?
Aids to meditation and as tools for visualization practices
What is the law of moral causation where intentional actions influence future experiences?
b) Karma
What is the holiday that is celebrated on the full moon of the lunar month? (usually in April or May)
b) Vesak (Buddha Day)
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What are some examples of offerings Buddhists might make?
Flowers, incense, candles, and food
What does the Lotus flower symbolize?
purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening
what is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called?
c) Samsara
What festival is observed in the seventh lunar month? (usually August or September)
c) Ullambana (Ghost Festival)
Who is the semi-legendary monk?
c) Bodhidharma
What is Dana?
Making offerings (generosity)
What is the Bodhi Tree?
The sacred fig tree which symbolizes the realization of wisdom and awakening
wat is the ultimate goal of Buddhism called?
b) Nirvana
What holiday is celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month? (usually February or March)
c) Magha Puja (Sangha Day)
Who is believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara?
a) Dalai Lama