Yr 9 Buddhism Keywords

dharma

• The Buddha’s teachings.

• A type of meditation practice.

• A form of ancient Indian art.

• A sacred text of Hinduism.

dukkha

• The suffering or dissatisfaction of all living beings.

• A state of eternal bliss and happiness.

• A philosophical concept of enlightenment.

• A ritual practice in meditation.

Missionaries

• People who spread a religious message to different countries.

• Individuals who study ancient texts and artifacts.

• Travelers who explore new lands for trade.

• Scientists who conduct research in various fields.

Four Sights

• Old age, sickness, death, and a holy man

• Wealth, power, fame, and a holy man

• Old age, wealth, fame, and a holy man

• Sickness, death, fame, and a holy man

Three Jewels

• Buddha, dharma, Sangha; also known as the Three Refuges.

• Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva; the Hindu Trinity.

• Faith, Hope, Charity; the Christian virtues.

• The Four Noble Truths; the foundation of Buddhism.

Brahmins

• Priests in ancient India who interpreted Queen Maya’s dream when she was pregnant with Siddhartha.

• Warriors in ancient India responsible for protecting the kingdom.

• Merchants in ancient India who traded goods and services.

• Farmers in ancient India who cultivated the land.

Three Poisons

• Greed, hatred and delusion.

• Love, compassion and wisdom.

• Joy, peace and understanding.

• Fear, anger and ignorance.

Ascetic

• A person who indulges in luxury and excess.

• Someone who lives a life of simplicity and self-denial.

• An individual who seeks fame and recognition.

• A person who avoids all forms of pleasure.

bhikkhu

• A Buddhist monk; nuns are called bhikkhunis.

• A type of meditation practice in Buddhism.

• A sacred text in Buddhist teachings.

• A festival celebrated by Buddhists.

Dhammapada

• A Buddhist scripture that contains the teachings and sayings of the Buddha.

• A historical account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama.

• A collection of Buddhist parables and fables.

• A guide to meditation practices in Buddhism.