GCSE: Buddhist Beliefs and Practices - Key Words

What does the term "Anatta" refer to in Buddhism?

• The belief in a permanent self

• The belief in no fixed self or soul

• The belief in material possessions

• The belief in reincarnation

What is the meaning of "Anicca" in Buddhism?

• Permanence

• Impermanence

• Enlightenment

• Reincarnation

In Theravada Buddhism, what is an "Arhat"?

• A person who has become enlightened

• A person who seeks material wealth

• A person who practices meditation

• A person who teaches Buddhism

What is the goal of an ascetic life?

• Accumulating wealth

• Pursuing religious and spiritual goals

• Gaining power

• Achieving fame

Who is a "Bodhisattva" in Mahayana Buddhism?

• A being destined for enlightenment who helps others

• A being who has reached Nirvana

• A being who seeks material possessions

• A being who rejects spiritual practices

What does "Buddhahood" mean?

• Reaching enlightenment

• Accumulating knowledge

• Gaining power

• Achieving wealth

What is "Buddha-nature" in Mahayana Buddhism?

• The fundamental nature of all beings to become enlightened

• The nature of material possessions

• The nature of suffering

• The nature of reincarnation

What is a "Buddha rupa"?

• A teaching of the Buddha

• An image or statue of the Buddha

• A type of meditation

• A Buddhist scripture

What is the practice of singing or rhythmic repetition of a word, prayer, or sound called?

• Meditation

• Chanting

• Praying

• Reciting

What does 'Compassion (Karuna)' refer to in Buddhist ethics?

• Indifference to others

• Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others

• Selfishness

• Ignorance