Basic info about the Buddha
what was the first disturbing thing he saw?
an old man, revealing the consequences of aging
did buddha sit under?
a Bohdi tree or a Fig tree
What was Buddha's real name?
Siddhartha Gautama
what is nirvana?
When you become united with all things through dharma and meditation.
What did his Father do?
He was the KING
what was the second thing he saw?
a person suffering from disease
When did he tell himself he would leave the tree?
when he found the answer - how to end suffering
what is the name for doing the right thing all your life?
Dharma
what is a meditation?
Calming the mind - silence without prayer - developing awareness.
How old was he when he got married?
16
who was he visited by while he was meditating in his spot?
Evil spirits who tried to lead him astray from with temptation.
explain the idea of "the middle path"
Not too little , not too much - don't deny yourself of things until you suffer, but don't overdo with things either.
What is reincarnation
being re-born after dying
Why were his servants all young and healthy?
His parents wanted to protect him from learning about suffering. He was protected from seeing old age or illness
what is an ascetic?
practice of severe self-discipline and staying away from all forms of temptation or indulgence; usually for religious reasons
How did the evil one attempt to lure him away from virtue?
he sent buddha beautiful women , bolts of lightning, windstorms, and evil demons
what is karma?
the effect that one receives for doing good or bad things. what you give is what you receive.
What is the system that separated Hindu people in India by their social class?
The Caste system
what did buddha do after seeing the ascetic?
he chose a life of denying himself any luxuries that being a prince would give him
what was buddha's realization?
he realized that all people who are alive will have suffering
what are the four noble truths
1. there is suffering 2. we are the cause of our suffering 3. change your expectations 4. use the eightfold path