Buddhism Beliefs and Teachings

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Who was the Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama

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Where was the Buddha born

Lumbini

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What was Siddhartha's early life like

Luxurious and sheltered

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Why did Siddhartha leave the palace

To find the cause of suffering

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What did Siddhartha practice before enlightenment

Extreme asceticism

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Where did Siddhartha become enlightened

Under the Bodhi tree

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What did Siddhartha become after enlightenment

The Buddha

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What was the first sight

Old age

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What was the second sight

Illness

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What was the third sight

Death

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What was the fourth sight

A holy man

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What did the Four Sights make Siddhartha realise

That suffering is universal

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Who tried to stop Siddhartha from becoming enlightened

Mara

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What did the Buddha realise during enlightenment

The truth of suffering karma and rebirth

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What did the Buddha’s enlightenment lead to

The creation of core Buddhist teachings

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What is the first noble truth

Dukkha life involves suffering

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What is the second noble truth

Tanha - Dukkha is caused by cravings desires and wants

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What is the third noble truth

Nirodha to overcome dukkha you must overcome tanha (end of suffering)

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What is the fourth noble truth

Magga overcome tanha by following the Eightfold Path - ends suffering

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What are the three sections of the Eightfold Path

Way of Wisdom Way of Morality Way of Mental Training

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Name The Way of Wisdom elements

Right View Right Intention

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Name the Way of Morality elements

Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood

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Name The Way of Mental Training elements

Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration

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What is the first precept

Do not kill

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What is the second precept

Do not steal

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What is the third precept

Do not misuse sex

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What is the fourth precept

Do not lie

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What is the fifth precept

Do not take intoxicants

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What does Pratityasamutpada mean

Dependent Arising

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What does dependent arising teach

Everything arises due to conditions

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How does dependent arising relate to karma and rebirth

Karma causes rebirth based on actions

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What does dependent arising say about the self

There is no fixed self

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What is Anicca

Impermanence

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What is Dukkha

Suffering

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What is Anatta

No permanent self

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What is the first skandha

Form

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What is the second skandha

Sensation

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What is the third skandha

Perception

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What is the fourth skandha

Mental formations

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What is the fifth skandha

Consciousness

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What do the skandhas show

There is no unchanging self

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What is Buddha nature

The idea that all beings can become Buddhas

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What is Sunyata

Emptiness - lack of independent existence

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What is a Bodhisattva

Someone who reached initial enlightenment but postpones their freedom from samsara (final enlightenment) to help others become enlightened

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What is the first paramita

Generosity

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What is the second paramita

Morality

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What is the third paramita

Patience

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What is the fourth paramita

Energy

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What is the fifth paramita

Meditation

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What is the sixth paramita

Wisdom

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What is Metta

Loving kindness

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What is Karuna

Compassion

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What is the purpose of Buddhist ethics

To reduce suffering and develop wisdom

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How are actions judged in Buddhism

By intention and consequences

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What is Engaged Buddhism

Applying Buddhist ethics to help society