Buddhism

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

• an ascetic

• a god

• a Brahmin

• The 4 Noble Truths

What is nirvana?

• a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha

• a 90s grunge band from Seattle

• An ideal state of happiness and peace for Buddhists

• goods or money given to the poor

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

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

• only death can end cravings

• study leads to wisdom

• joy is achieved by prayer

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

• Shar'ia Law

• Ten Commandments

• The Five Noble Truths

• The Four Noble Truths

Buddhism

• A religion founded in India and based off of Hinduism

• A religion that is not practiced today

• A religion that worships following your desires

• A religion that is basically the same as Hinduism

Siddhartha Gautama

• Founder of the Indus River Civilization

• Founder of India

• Founder of Hinduism

• Founder of Buddhism

(a)   is caused by cravings (desires and wants)

Right Action

• not stealing or hurting others

• Working in a job that does not cause harm to other humans or animals

• being conscious and in control of thoughts and feelings

• practicing meditation to help reach enlightenment

Right Concentration

• practicing meditation to help reach enlightenment

• not stealing or hurting others

• living a spiritual life with kindness and compassion for others

• trying to avoid negative or evil thoughts and having only positive thoughts

Right Mindfulness

• being conscious and in control of thoughts and feelings

• accepting the Four Noble Truths

• not stealing or hurting others

• not lying, gossiping, or speaking poorly about others