Buddhist Practice
In today's lesson, we will be looking at Buddhist practices. How do Buddhists practise their faith at home and in the temple?
Buddhist Practice
In today's lesson, we will be looking at Buddhist practices. How do Buddhists practise their faith at home and in the temple?
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Key learning points
- A Vihara and how the building and practices within are symbolic of Buddhist teachings and the journey of enlightenment.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which symbol/sound is used for meditation?
Dhamma
Swastika
Q2.
What is the final Noble Truth?
In life we suffer
There is a way out of suffering
Q3.
Which Hindu story (allegory) is told to explain how the mind can get out of control?
The Allegory of The Cave
The Allegory of The Mustard Seed
Q4.
What causes humans to lose control of their minds according to Buddhism?
Lack of focus
Skandhas
Q5.
When meditating you must stop all your thoughts
True
Q6.
What is the term for the halfway point between extremes?
Dhamma
Eightfold Path
6 Questions
Q1.
Do Buddhists worship the Buddha?
Yes
Q2.
Where is prayer most common?
Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand
Q3.
What is a Puja in Buddhism?
A special prayer
An offering to God
Q4.
Which of these is a mantra?
Dhammapada
Dukkha
Q5.
Why do Buddhists bow to the Buddha?
Because he is their God
Because they think he is the most important person in the world
Q6.
What does a vihara symbolise?
How humans suffer
Nirvana