Buddhism FLASHCARDS

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The spiritual founder of Buddhism

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Siddartha Gautama

Answer explanation

Kamakura Daibutsu was a Japanese Buddha

Shakyamuni Buddha was from Afghanistan

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Buddhism has its roots in one other major religion.

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Hinduism

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The Buddha (a) spent _____ years in meditation (b) under a ______ tree, before he experienced

(c) __________.

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(a) 6

(b) Bodhi tree

(c) enlightenment or Nirvana

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The Buddha spent __________ years traveling as an enlightened teacher.

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forty five, 45

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The spiritual and political leader for Vajrayana Buddhists in Tibet is

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The Dalai Lama

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In order to end suffering, according to the Four Noble Truths, one must follow the ....

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The Eightfold Path

Answer explanation

Suffering is the first of the Noble Truths, which is relieved by following the Eightfold Path, which is the fourth of the Noble Truths. Dharma is a term used to refer to the entirety of Buddha's teachings.

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What is the Middle Path?

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A life of moderation

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The root cause of everything, is found in Buddha's teaching, known as the ...

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The Four Noble Truths

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The ethical or moral teachings of Buddha are explained in the ...

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The Five Precepts

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The Buddhist's ultimate goal in life.

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Nirvana or enlightenment