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What is Buddhism? Video
History
1. The Buddha is known as the Enlightened one.
2. Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince in Nepal.
3. On his journey Siddhartha saw four things for the first time ever. They were Old age, sickness,
a funeral, and a religious man.
4. While meditating he realized that suffering was caused by desire.
5. The four noble truths are
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6. The Eightfold Path is
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Beliefs
7. Your future life depends on your ______________.
8. Nirvana is the state of being where there is no ___________ and you stop being reincarnated.
Spiritual Leaders
9. The Dalai Lama is a _________ whose wisdom is as Great as the _________.
10. When the Dalai Lama dies he is reincarnated as a great __________ ___________.
Traditions
11. Monks shave their ________ and wear ________ just like Buddha did.
12. If a monk breaks a vow they must confess their sin once a ___________.
13. The duties of a ________ include teaching and helping youth.
Sacred Writings
14. _______________ are sacred Buddhist writings that were passed down by mouth.
Spiritual Places
15. Dharma __________ release blessings.
16. Prayer _________ are placed outside of most homes.
17. Buddha has long _________ so that he can ________ the _________ of all people of the earth.
Holidays
18. O-bon is a holiday when lights are used to guide the spirits of the ________________.
19. Vesek is the celebration of ____________ birth, enlightenment, and death.
What is Buddhism? Video Teacher’s Copy
History
1. The Buddha is known as the Enlightened one.
2. Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince in Nepal.
3. On his journey Siddhartha saw four things for the first time ever. They were Old age, sickness, a
funeral, and a religious man.
4. While meditating he realized that suffering was caused by desire.
5. The four noble truths are
1. Suffering is a part of life
2.Suffering comes from desire
3.There is an end to suffering stop wanting
4.Follow the eight fold path
6. The Eightfold Path is
1. Right understanding
2.Right thought
3. Right speech
4.Right acting
5.Right lively hood work
6.Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration
Beliefs
7. Your future life depends on your karma.
8. Nirvana is the state of being where there is no suffering and you stop being reincarnated.
Spiritual Leaders
9. The Dalai Lama is a teacher whose wisdom is as Great as the ocean.
10. When the Dalai Lama dies he is reincarnated as a great Spiritual Leader.
Traditions
11. Monks shave their heads and wear robes just like Buddha did.
12. If a monk breaks a vow they must confess their sin once a month.
13. The duties of a nun include teaching and helping youth.
Sacred Writings
14. Sutras are sacred Buddhist writings that were passed down by mouth.
Spiritual Places
15. Dharma wheels release blessings.
16. Prayer flags are placed outside of most homes.
17. Buddha has long ears so that he can hear the cries of all people of the earth.
Holidays
18. O-bon is a holiday when lights are used to guide the spirits of the ancestors.
19. Vesek is the celebration of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.