Mahayana: Practices and Festivals
In this lesson, we will take a closer look at Mahayana Buddhism. Where can it be found? What are the central beliefs?
Mahayana: Practices and Festivals
In this lesson, we will take a closer look at Mahayana Buddhism. Where can it be found? What are the central beliefs?
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- Practices and festivals in China such as Parinirvana Day.
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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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5 Questions
Q1.
Which texts are associated with the Theravada?
Mahayana Sutras
Vedas
Q2.
What colour robes do Theravada monks wear?
Black
Maroon
Q3.
Which country is not associated with Theravada?
Cambodia
Thailand
Q4.
Which country experienced a brutal genocide at the hands of the Khmer Rouge?
Laos
Thailand
Q5.
With what belief does Theravada Buddhism empathise?
Belief in Bodhisat
Belief in deities
7 Questions
Q1.
What does Mahayana mean?
Diamond Vehicle
Small Vehicle
Q2.
What texts do Mahayana Buddhists accept?
Only the Tripitaka
Q3.
What quality does Mahayana Buddhism stress?
Focus
Independence
Q4.
Whats is the main goal of Mahayana Buddhism?
To become a God
To become an Arhat
Q5.
Which famous Buddhist Philosopher is associated with Mahayana Buddhism?
Dalai Lama
The Buddha
Q6.
Zen Buddhism is a type of Mahayana Buddhism?
False
Q7.
In which country do you typically find Mahayana Buddhism?
India
Sri Lanka