Which festivals do Buddhists celebrate?
In this lesson we will be learning about the Buddhist festival called Wesak. We will learn about why this festival is so special to Buddhists and the traditions that they observe. Finally, we will learn about the Noble Eightfold Path, which Buddhists reflect upon during Wesak.
Which festivals do Buddhists celebrate?
In this lesson we will be learning about the Buddhist festival called Wesak. We will learn about why this festival is so special to Buddhists and the traditions that they observe. Finally, we will learn about the Noble Eightfold Path, which Buddhists reflect upon during Wesak.
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- The importance of Wesak for Buddhists
- Celebrating the life of the Buddha, alongside Dharma and Sangha (not worshipping a god)
- Alms-giving, chanting and 'bathing the Buddha'.
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6 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.
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. This is an example of what:
Right Effort
Right Understanding
Q5.
"Putting effort in to avoid feelings like greed and jealousy, and making an effort to develop feelings of compassion and consideration for others." - This is an example of what:
Right livelihood
Right Understanding
Q6.
"When you see the world as it really is and not how you want it to be." - This is an example of what:
Right Effort
Right livelihood
4 Questions
Q1.
Another name for Buddha Day is...
Enlightenment Day
Pali
Q2.
In which months could Buddha Day be celebrated? (Tick three to get all three points!)
August
December
February
January
July
March
November
October
September
Q3.
Wesak falls on a different day every year because…
Buddhists can’t agree about when the Buddha was born.
It falls on the day of his birth, then the day of his enlightenment and finally the day of his death.
Q4.
Buddhists worship God during Wesak.
True