Buddhism test 2

Originally, how were the teachings and instructions of Gautama preserved by the Sanga

The teachings and instructions of Gautama, known as the Dharma, were originally preserved orally by the Sanga through memorization and recitation before being written down in texts known as the Tripitaka.

What happened at the First Council?

The First Council, held shortly after Gautama's death, aimed to compile and standardize his teachings. Monks gathered to recite and agree upon the Dharma rules and teaches

What does Sutra pitaka mean?

The Sutra Pitaka refers to the collection of Buddhist scriptures that contains the discourses of the Buddha, central to the teachings and practices of Buddhism.

What are the three branches of buddhism?

The three branches of Buddhism are Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Each branch represents different interpretations and practices of the Buddha's teachings.

What is the meaning of Bodhisattva?

contrast to the arhat

What is emptiness

Empty of non being

What is suchness?

The true nature of reality

What is one body of the buddha

The dharmakaya

What is the heart sutra?

A key Buddhist text that summarizes the essence of emptiness and the nature of reality. It states nothing about dependence, everything is empty

What is vimalakir sutra

A scripture that emphasizes the practice of nonduality, the bodhisatra

What is the lankavatara

A Mahayana Buddhist text that focuses on the nature of consciousness and the storehouse of the mind

What are the 3 new schools

nagarjunas, madhyamika, yogacara

What does nagarjunas state?

There is no “two-ness” to things

Dependent arising?

What does Mahayana mean?

“Great vehicle” contracts with hinyana which is a label used to refer to earlier buddhist schools.

What are the 4 characteristics or teachings of Mahayana Buddhism

1. The Bodhisattva, 2. Prajna (wisdom), 3. Sunyata (emptiness), 4. Tathata (suchness)

What are the names of the two Prajnaparamita sutras?

Vianalakirti, the Heart Sutra

What are two main characteristics of the Bodhisattva?

The great compassion (mahakaruna), insight into emptiness (prajna)

What is Heart sutras in dependent arising?

Form is emptiness, the cessation is not after form, it is together. Arising is constant and permanent.This teaching emphasizes that physical form and emptiness are interconnected.

What are examples of dualities?

Self - other

Samsara - nirvana

Being - not being

What does the Lankavatara sutra say about the consciousness or the mind?

False dualistic experiences

What is storehouse consciousness?

analogy about ocean and waves, its a deep consciousness full of experiences and sensations

What is the land of bliss

Made by Amitabha. like a heaven, a place to liberate suffering

Describe the three bodies of buddha

What does sutra pitaka mean?

What kind of writing is in the Abhidharma

What teachings are in the Dhammapada?

How to reach enlightment

What is Theravada?

What is Madhyamika

Middle way school

For Nagarjuna, what is the cause of human suffering?

Self caused, caused by others, self and others, or non