Raft 1 | Raft 2 | Raft 3 | 5 Precepts & 4 Noble Truths | Noble 8-Fold Path |
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Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri
Lanka, Thailand
Which 4 main countries practice Theravada?
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Tibet, People's Republic of China
In what country is it practiced?
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Mahayana, or the Great Vehicle
This path is the largest division of Buddhism, claiming well over half of the world's Buddhists.
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Suffer
To live is to _________.
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Right Speech
To avoid wrong deeds such as gossip, lying, and abusive talk.
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Hinayana / the Lesser Vehicle
What is the derisive name some give to Theravada Buddhism?
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Vehicle of the Diamond
What's the meaning of Vajrayana?
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Prayer and devotion
The Great Vehicle focuses on the Buddha, opening the door to this and appealing to the masses.
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The Buddha
He taught the Four Noble Truths in his first sermon.
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Right Livelihood
To abstain from occupations that harm others, like being a butcher or selling liquor.
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Arhats
The ideals of success in Theravada Buddhism are known as this.
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Tibet has endured much religious persecution by China's communist government.
What's the significance of geographical location?
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The infinite grace of Buddha
The Great Vehicle offered salvation through this.
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Desire
Suffering is caused by _________.
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Right Views
To learn the content of the Buddha's teachings, especially the Four Noble Truths.
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Monasticism
Theravada focuses on this form of am ascetic lifestyle.
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1/6 of males are monks
Why is it unique?
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Bodhisattvas
The word for "Buddhas in the making".
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Life
The first precept is "Do not take ______".
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Right Mindfulness
To keep careful attention on one's actions and develop the mental focus needed for meditation.
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"The way of the elders"
Theravada stands for this 5 word phrase.
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Shutting off the energy to desire to stop suffering
What's the response to human desire?
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Karma
Owing to the infinite depth of their compassion, these Buddhas in the making transfer what to their devotees?
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Buddhists
The Five Precepts apply to all ________.
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Right Meditation
To ascend through 4 levels of trance to reach a state of tranquility from which sense of individual existence has passed.
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