FlashFlowRPE - Buddhism
Buddhism set
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What is Buddhism?
A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Budd…
Who was the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
What does Buddha mean?
The Enlightened One
Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?
Lumbini
What was Siddhartha's life like before enlightenment?
He lived a wealthy and protected life
What were the Four Sights?
An old person
Why were the Four Sights important?
They showed Siddhartha that suffering is part of life
What is enlightenment?
Understanding the true nature of reality and ending sufferin…
What did Siddhartha do after seeing suffering?
He left his wealthy life to search for answers
What is the Middle Way?
A way of life avoiding both extreme luxury and extreme self-…
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Teachings about suffering
What is the First Noble Truth?
Life involves dukkha or suffering
What is dukkha?
Suffering
What is the Second Noble Truth?
The cause of dukkha is craving and attachment
What is craving?
Strong desire or wanting
What is the Third Noble Truth?
Dukkha can end
What is the Fourth Noble Truth?
The Eightfold Path leads to the end of dukkha
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
Eight practices for living wisely and ending suffering
What is Right View?
Understanding Buddhist teachings correctly
What is Right Intention?
Having positive and non-harmful intentions
What is Right Speech?
Speaking truthfully and avoiding harmful speech
What is Right Action?
Acting in a moral and non-harmful way
What is Right Livelihood?
Earning a living without causing harm
What is Right Effort?
Making an effort to develop positive qualities
What is Right Mindfulness?
Being aware of thoughts
What is Right Concentration?
Developing deep focus through meditation
What is karma in Buddhism?
The consequences of intentional actions
What is samsara?
The cycle of birth
What is nirvana?
The end of suffering
Why do Buddhists want nirvana?
To escape the cycle of samsara and suffering
What is anatta?
The belief that there is no permanent
What is anicca?
The belief that everything is impermanent
What is the Three Marks of Existence?
Dukkha
What is metta?
Loving-kindness towards others
What is karuna?
Compassion for others
What is ahimsa?
Non-violence and avoiding harm
Why is compassion important in Buddhism?
Buddhists are encouraged to reduce suffering
What are the Five Precepts?
Basic moral rules followed by many Buddhists
What is the first Buddhist precept?
Do not kill or harm living beings
What is the second Buddhist precept?
Do not steal
What is the third Buddhist precept?
Avoid sexual misconduct
What is the fourth Buddhist precept?
Do not lie
What is the fifth Buddhist precept?
Avoid intoxicating substances that cloud the mind
What is meditation?
A practice used to develop awareness and concentration
Why do Buddhists meditate?
To develop wisdom
What is mindfulness?
Paying careful attention to the present moment
What is a Buddhist temple?
A place for Buddhist worship
What is a stupa?
A Buddhist structure often containing sacred relics
What is the Tripitaka?
An important collection of Buddhist scriptures
What does Tripitaka mean?
Three Baskets
What is the Dhammapada?
A collection of sayings attributed to the Buddha
What is Vesak?
A festival celebrating important events in the Buddha's life
What does Vesak commemorate?
The Buddha's birth
What is puja in Buddhism?
An act of showing respect or devotion
What might Buddhists offer during puja?
Flowers
What is the Sangha?
The Buddhist community
What is a monk?
A person who follows Buddhist monastic rules
What is a nun?
A woman who follows Buddhist monastic rules
What is the Dalai Lama?
A major Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader
What is Tibetan Buddhism?
A major tradition of Buddhism associated with Tibet
What are the three main traditions of Buddhism?
Theravada
What is Theravada Buddhism?
A tradition that focuses strongly on the earliest Buddhist t…
What is Mahayana Buddhism?
A tradition emphasising the bodhisattva ideal
What is a bodhisattva?
Someone who seeks enlightenment while helping others
What is Vajrayana Buddhism?
A tradition using distinctive rituals and practices to pursu…
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
Eight practices that lead towards the end of suffering
What is Right View?
Understanding Buddhist teachings and reality
What is Right Intention?
Having kind and non-harmful intentions
What is Right Speech?
Avoiding lies
What is Right Action?
Acting morally and avoiding harm
What is Right Livelihood?
Having a job that does not cause harm
What is Right Effort?
Making an effort to develop good qualities
What is Right Mindfulness?
Being aware of thoughts
What is Right Concentration?
Developing deep mental focus through meditation
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The founder of Buddhism
What does Buddha mean?
The Enlightened One
What were the Four Sights?
An old person
Why were the Four Sights important?
They made Siddhartha realise that suffering exists
Why did Siddhartha leave his palace?
He wanted to understand and overcome suffering
What was the Middle Way?
Avoiding both extreme luxury and extreme self-denial
How did Siddhartha become enlightened?
He meditated under the Bodhi tree
What did Siddhartha become after enlightenment?
The Buddha
What are the Five Precepts?
Basic moral rules followed by Buddhists
What is the first precept?
Do not kill or harm living beings
What is the second precept?
Do not steal
What is the third precept?
Avoid sexual misconduct
What is the fourth precept?
Do not lie or use harmful speech
What is the fifth precept?
Avoid intoxicants that cloud the mind