Buddhism Flashcard

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Significant religious people: a. The Dalai Lama (spiritual leader of the Tibetan sect of Buddhism). b. Buddhist monks.

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Significant religious people

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What are the Four Noble Truths?

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1. Life is full of pain and suffering. 2. Human desire causes this suffering. 3. By putting an end to desire, humans can end suffering. 4. Humans can end desire by following the Eightfold Path.

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What are the components of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism? Options: 1. Right View 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration, 1. Right Belief 2. Right Thought 3. Right Word 4. Right Deed 5. Right Job 6. Right Energy 7. Right Awareness 8. Right Focus, 1. Right Understanding 2. Right Purpose 3. Right Talk 4. Right Conduct 5. Right Occupation 6. Right Diligence 7. Right Attention 8. Right Meditation, 1. Right Knowledge 2. Right Aspiration 3. Right Communication 4. Right Behavior 5. Right Work 6. Right Persistence 7. Right Observation 8. Right Reflection

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Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

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The ultimate goal in Buddhism is: Achieving Nirvana, Accumulating wealth, Gaining power, Attaining eternal life

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Achieving Nirvana

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What is the sacred text of Buddhism?

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Tripitaka or Three Baskets of Wisdom

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How did Buddhism spread beyond India?

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Through trade routes and missionaries

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What is the role of gender in Buddhism?

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Gender plays a significant role in the hierarchy and practices of Buddhism.