What is the eightfold path?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about Buddhism as a religious tradition that was originally passed on by word of mouth. We will also learn about the Buddha's core teaching that helps Buddhists reach enlightenment: the eightfold path.
What is the eightfold path?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about Buddhism as a religious tradition that was originally passed on by word of mouth. We will also learn about the Buddha's core teaching that helps Buddhists reach enlightenment: the eightfold path.
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- The oral tradition within Buddhism
- The collected texts, including the Tipitaka
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6 Questions
Q1.
What are the two definitions of the Buddha? (Tick two to get both points.)
Nirvana
Siddhartha Gautama
Q2.
Dukkha means...
craving.
hope.
meditation.
Q3.
The Buddha wrote all of his teachings down.
True
Q4.
In Pali, "ethics" translates to which of these terms?
prajna
samadhi
Q5.
In Pali, "Meditation" translates to which of these terms?
prajna
shila
Q6.
In Pali, "Wisdom" translates to which of these terms?
samadhi
shila
5 Questions
Q1.
The Buddha wrote all of his teachings down. True or false?
True
Q2.
The Buddha's teachings are called...
the Enlightenment.
the Meditations.
Q3.
Which of the following make up the three baskets of wisdom from the Tipitaka? (Select three to get all three marks!)
The Meditation Basket
The Wisdom Basket
Q4.
Match the following eightfold path to its definition: Right livelihood
This involves putting effort in to avoid feelings like greed and jealousy, and making an effort to develop feelings of compassion and consideration for others.
When you see the world as it really is and not how you want it to be.
Q5.
Match the following eightfold path to its definition: Right effort
Buddhists do not agree that people should work in a job that might cause harm to other people or animals. They believe that we should work for the good of the community and benefit the world as a whole.
When you see the world as it really is and not how you want it to be.