Buddhism

a person who gives up worldly pleasures such as possessions, clothes, money, and shelter is...

• an ascetic

• a Brahmin

• The 4 Noble Truths

• a god

What is nirvana?

• An ideal state of happiness and peace for Buddhists

• goods or money given to the poor

• a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha

• A 90s grunge band from Seattle

Which of the following is one of the 4 noble truths?

• study leads to wisdom

• joy is achieved by prayer

• only death can end cravings

• The way to end suffering is to give up all desires

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

• Ten Commandments
• Shar'ia Law
• The Four Noble Truths
• The Five Noble Truths

Buddhism

• A religion founded in India and based off of Hinduism

• A religion that is not practiced today

• A religion that is basically the same as Hinduism

• A religion that worships following your desires

Siddhartha Gautama

• Founder of Hinduism

• Founder of India

• Founder of Buddhism

• Founder of the Indus River Civilization

_________ is caused by cravings (desires and wants)

Match the following

• Being aware of our feelings and alert to what is going on, not daydreaming.

• Right Speech

• Focusing on one thought at a time, to be calm and peaceful.

• Right Action

• Thinking kind thoughts about others, beginning with ourselves.

• Right Thoughts

• Do not steal, kill, or lie and be honest in all things

• Right Mindfulness

• Speaking in a kind way, free from lies and angry words.

• Right Concentration

In order to acheive enlightenment Buddhists must follow the. . .

• Eightfold Path

• Path of Nirvana

• Suffering Path

• The one true path

Mark all the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism

• Buddhists don't follow the caste system

• Buddhism doesn't have any differences with Hinduism

• Buddhists believe in teaching all people the path towards enlightenment

• Buddhists don't believe in many or any gods