Buddhism Test Review

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this unit. The unit starts on page 162 and ends at page 201.
0) What were the Four Sights Siddhartha saw outside of his palace that made him seek
the truth about life? (163-164) (Little Buddha Quiz)
1) What does the name Siddhartha and Buddha mean?
The one who brings peace (Siddhartha). The enlightened one/awakened
(Buddha)
2) What is the Middle Way?
Middle way: the path in life prescribed by the Buddha; the path between extremes
3) What are the Hindu practices that the Buddha accepted and rejected?
Accepted: samsara, karma, dharma, and nirvana
Rejected: caste system, rituals, language of Hinduism.
4) Study the Four Noble Truths.
1)The noble truth of suffering~ to live is to suffer
2) The noble truth of the origin of suffering~ cause of suffering is negative desire
3) The noble truth of the extinction of suffering~ goal of Buddhism is to end
suffering
4) The noble truth of path leading to extinction of suffering~ achieve middle way
by following the noble eightfold path.
5) Study the Noble Eightfold Path.
1)Right view
5) Right livelihood
2)Right thought
6) Right effort
3)Right speech
7) Right mindfulness
4)Right conduct 8) Right concentration
6) Identify and explain the Three Characteristics of Existence
1)Anicca: everything in life changes
2)Dukkha: suffering and dissatisfaction.
3)Annata: there is no single component
7) What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?
1)I go to the Buddha for refuge.
2)I take refuge in the dhamma (Buddhist teachings),
3)I take refuge in the sangha (community of monks/nuns).
8) Identify the Buddhist symbols

8) Who is the Dalai Lama and which country does he come from? Which branch of
Buddhism would he belong to? Why is he important to that branch of Buddhism?
9) What are the differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
List the countries that belong to each branch. (p. 194 and 196)
10) What are koans? What are the differences between the Rinzai and Soto school?
3 branches: Theravada (Sri Lanka, Thailand), Mahayana (China, Japan, South
Korea), Vajrayana (Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, Magnolia).
Rinzai vs Soto= Mahayana
Rinzai: samurai (Kshatriya)
Soto: peasants (sudras)
Koans are a paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to

demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke

enlightenment.
11) Study the glossary terms.

12) Identify the Sacred Scriptures of Buddhism and describe any two that are important.
13) Identify and explain the Buddhist Festivals. (p.186)
14) Who is Mara and what was his role in the movie Little Buddha?
15) Which belief from Buddhism would best describe the tea analogy from Little
Buddha?
16) What are the milestones from Buddhism? How does one become a monk?
(list)
17) What are some ways that Buddhists can accumulate good karma? (p.180)

Zen (Rinzai and Soto schools) Buddhism

p. 197-201
1) Which country did Zen Buddhism come from? According to Zen Buddhists what is
the best practice to attain enlightenment?

2) What are koans and why are they used in the Rinzai school of Buddhism.?

3) What is the main difference in practice between Rinzai and Soto Zen Buddhism
Which social groups practice Rinzai and Soto Zen Buddhism? If they were
compared to the caste groups in Hinduism, which caste group would they belong to?

4) The Dalia Lama (p.200-201)

a) Where was the Dalai Lama born? Takster, Tibet
b) What happened to his country in 1950? Chinese army came to take control of
Tibet. He then fled to India with 30000 followers, was provided an asylum to
stay in.
c) Where (country) did he and his followers go after 1950? India
d)

e) Are there any similarities and differences between the Pope and Dalai Lama?
-They both visited many countries.
- both men who have devoted their whole lives to a spiritual path.
- They are both carried out names.