REL 130 CH6

Buddhism in Thailand is a blend of Buddhism and what other types of religion? (choose 2)

Folk religion Chinese religion

Complete the sentence of the textbook: Desire is the ______ changing , and the result is discontent, dissatisfaction and sometimes misery

insatiable

When the Buddha says that all life is suffering, or "to live is suffering" he means that:

life is constantly filled with pain

Thich Nhat Hahn states that too often we focus on negativity, the hardships and suffering of life, and:

miss the wonders of life.

The Buddha's way was a path of ___________________________.

moderation, a middle path

What is the foundation of the greatest happiness according to Thay?

non-fear

What type of Buddhist scripture is called a sutra?

sermons or dialogues of the Buddha

In "Suffering Is Not Enough,' Thich Nhat Hahn advocates which of the following as a spiritual practice?

smiling

The practical program taught by the Buddha that leads toward liberation:

the Eightfold Path

The basic outlook on life, formulated by Buddhism, is contained in

the Four Noble Truths.

The event that changed the course of Siddhartha's life involved encountering the suffering of ordinary life. This event is often called:

the Four Passing Sights

The Theraveda scriptures are called Tripitaka, which means what?

the three baskets

What is Dharma in the Buddhist tradition?

the totality of Buddhist teaching

The name "Buddha" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning what?

to wake up

Thich Nhat Hanh suggests that the reason we fear nothingness, non-being, death, is because:

we misunderstand it.

According to the video, what is it that causes fear, violence, and hatred among people?

wrong perceptions of each other

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are: Suffering comes from _____. To Live is to _____. Desire is eliminated by following the _____. Desire must be _____.

Desire Suffer 8 fold Path Eliminated

In order to be happy, what must we do with our desires?

Extinguish or end them

After his Enlightenment, the Buddha faced a great deal of persecution for many years.

False

Put the Four Passing Sights in order. Siddhartha encounters: a sick man, wasted by disease a sannyasin, a wandering holy man an old man, crooked and toothless a corpse being taken for cremation

First Sight - An Old Man. The first thing that Siddhartha saw was an Old Man - weak and frail. ... Second Sight - A Sick Man. The second sight was a sick man. ... Third Sight - A Corpse. The third thing that Siddhartha saw was a corpse on a funeral pyre. ... Fourth Sight - A Holy Man.

Buddhists believe in an eternal soul.

false

The Buddha lived about this time.

fifth century B.C.E.

Towards the end of the nirvana video, Thay says that nirvana can be translated as what?

freedom

In modern Western culture, we tend to think that suffering can be ended by:

fulfilling our desire

EXTRA

1. Nirvana seems to come from a word that means a. blow out 2. What does this quote describe? "It is the complete stopping of that craving, so that no passion remains, leaving it, being emancipated from it, being released from it, giving no place to it." a. Nirvana 3. Buddhists believe in an eternal soul. a. False 4. Of the three main schools of Buddhism, Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhism is known for employing _________________ as part of its practice of meditation. a. Mandalas 5. A major goal of Buddhism is a. inner peace 6. Which one of the following might be prohibited by Right Livelihood? a. 7. Zen comes from a word that means a. meditation 8. The most important practice in Buddhism is a. meditation 9. For Buddhists, the main goal of meditation involves: a. becoming fully aware of the present moment 10. Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold path? a. Right Vision 11. Match the Buddhist school with the statement that best describes it: a. use esoteric meditation practices, tantrism to reach Enlightenment a.i. Vajrayana b. broad way, ideal is the bodhisattva b.i. Mahayana c. narrow way, the goal is for monks to achieve Enlightenment c.i. Theraveda 12. Tibetan Buddhism includes elements of a. shamanism 13. A person of great compassion, willing to be reborn constantly to help others, is called a. bodhisattva 14. The Buddhist method of achieving enlightenment is called: a. 15. The unconditioned state of reality that is the highest goal of Buddhism is called a. nirvana 16. A koan is a. a question 17. Buddhists believe that human beings are the temporary manifestation of constantly changing aggregates. This idea is called: a. 18. Buddhists believe that one of the most important ethical rules is watching your tongue. a. True 19. Buddhists believe that suffering is caused by: a. Desire 20. How do Buddhists feel about drinking alcohol and other intoxicating beverages? a. They don't drink

What percentage of Thais are Buddhists?

90%

Buddhism might have remained an Indian religion, if not for this king who established a Buddhist kingdom and sent out Buddhist missionaries.

Ashoka

The Mahayana tradition emphasizes the role of the __________________ in helping others achieving enlightenment.

Bodhisattva

One way that Thich Nhat Hanh suggests to calm the body and mind:

Breathing

Before gaining enlightenment, Siddhartha tried another way of finding insight and gaining spiritual powers. What was it

He practiced intense physical deprivation, asceticism

Thai art and dance often tell the stories of Rama, Sita, and Hanuman, characters from the legends of what religion?

Hinduism

A sage's prophecy foretold that Siddhartha would either grow up to be a great king or a great spiritual teacher. What factor would make the difference?

NOT: If Siddhartha married. NOT: If Siddhartha's father renounced his kingdom

The heart of Theraveda Buddhism is its

NOT: belief that the Buddha will return in the future.

According to the textbook, what accounts for the long life of the Buddha?

NOT: his great spiritual merit

Many Thai Buddhists wear ______ that are thought to provide magical protection for the wearer.

NOT: tattoos

The ultimate goal of Buddhism is what?

Nirvana

What term refers to the experience of living life untouched by the raging emotional forces of desire?

Nirvana

According to the Eightfold Path, our actions towards others should focus on what?

Not hurting others

In which of the following countries is Theraveda Buddhism the dominant religion? (Choose two)

Sri Lanka Thailand

Which of the following are the Four Noble Truths?

To end suffering, end desire Suffering comes from desire Release from suffering is possible through the Eightfold path To live is to suffer

The Buddha's final instruction was this: " ____ your own insights, and use _____ to reach perfection and inner peace."

The Buddha's final instruction was this: Trust your own insights, and use self-control to reach perfection and inner peace.

The Buddhist method of achieving enlightenment is called:

The Eightfold path

What is the sangha?

The community following the path to enlightenment

Buddhists believe that human beings are the temporary manifestation of constantly changing aggregates. This idea is called:

The doctrine of No-self.

Of the three main schools of Buddhism, the oldest and most conservative school is:

Theraveda.

Spirit houses are often seen in trees around Thailand. What are spirit houses used for?

They are shrines dedicated to the guardian spirits of the property.

Match the Buddhist school with the statement that best describes it: use esoteric meditation practices, tantrism to reach Enlightenment broad way, ideal is the bodhisattva narrow way, the goal is for monks to achieve Enlightenment

Vajrayana Mahayana Theraveda

Thich Nhat Hanh states that we act like we don't like ourselves. What does he mean?

We waste our time distracting ourselves.

In his teaching that there is no dying, Thay uses the example of what?

a cloud

A prophecy about the young Siddhartha claimed that he would be either

a king or a spiritual leader.

What is an arhat?

a person who has reached nirvana

The story of the Buddha's birth begins with a dream. His mother, Maya Devi had a dream of what?

a white elephant that entered her side

The ideal of the Theravada branch is the fully enlightened monk, the

arhat.

Thay says that we tend to "postpone ______ to the future, the distant future, we don't know when."

being alive

The dissatisfaction and sorrow that life brings is called

dukkha

What is our most important task, according to the article?

enjoying the present moment