Vajrayana Buddhism

In this lesson, we will look at some of the important features of Vajrayana Buddhism. We will explore its main beliefs and the reasons why it is seen as a different denomination. This lesson refers to Buddhist beliefs about death.

Vajrayana Buddhism

In this lesson, we will look at some of the important features of Vajrayana Buddhism. We will explore its main beliefs and the reasons why it is seen as a different denomination. This lesson refers to Buddhist beliefs about death.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Practices and festivals in Tibet.
  2. The purpose of Bardo Thodol.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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7 Questions

Q1.
What does Mahayana mean?
Diamond Vehicle
Correct answer: Great Vehicle
Small Vehicle
Q2.
What texts do Mahayana Buddhists accept?
Only the Tripitaka
Correct answer: Tripitaka and Mahayana Sutras
Q3.
What quality does Mahayana Buddhism stress?
Correct answer: Compassion
Focus
Independence
Q4.
Whats is the main goal of Mahayana Buddhism?
Correct answer: To become a Bodhisattva
To become a God
To become an Arhat
Q5.
Which famous Buddhist Philosopher is associated with Mahayana Buddhism?
Dalai Lama
Correct answer: Nagarjuna
The Buddha
Q6.
Zen Buddhism is a type of Mahayana Buddhism?
False
Correct answer: True
Q7.
In which country do you typically find Mahayana Buddhism?
India
Correct answer: Japan
Sri Lanka

7 Questions

Q1.
What does Vajrayana mean?
Correct answer: Diamond Vehicle
Greater Vehicle
Lesser Vehicle
Q2.
How many followers of Vajrayana Buddhism are there?
150 million
Correct answer: 18.2 million
350 million
Q3.
Which Hindu religion has greatly influenced Vajrayana?
Correct answer: Tantra
Theravada
Vedas
Q4.
Do Vajrayana Buddhists pray to gods?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q5.
What quality does Vajrayana emphaise?
Correct answer: Compassion
Desire
Honesty
Q6.
What is the goal of Vajrayana Buddhism?
Correct answer: To become a Bodhisattva
To Become a God
To become an Arhat
Q7.
What is the title of the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
Correct answer: Bardo Thodol
Mahayana Sutras
Tripitaka

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / Buddhism: practices

Religious education