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Buddhism
1. Buddhism was developed in ______________________ about ___________ years ago by
2. He became known as the ___________________ which means "enlightened one."
3. There are over _________________ million Buddhists in the world.
A Time of Change
4. Many Hindu's were looking for new answers to questions mainly about ____________________.
Reincarnation made the idea of suffering through many lifetimes troublesome.
Born a Prince
5. Siddhattha was probably born in __________________BCE.
6. One legend said that he would become a great ___________________ or a wandering
7. He did see the four sights which where:_______________________, ___________________,
_________________________, _____________________________.
The Search
8. When Siddhattha saw the monk he believed it was a sign that he should _____________________.
9. At the age of ________________________________________________ he cut his , put on
_____________________________ and became a____________________ He studied with other
holy men but this did not work.
10. He followed a strict ______________ (little food) for six years and this did not work.
11. He decided the problem would not be solved by going to _____________________ so he
adopted the __________________________.
Enlightenment
12. According to Buddhist tradition, Siddhattha sat down under a________________ tree near a
temple in____________________________________________________________ in India.
13. He stayed there all night in meditation and as dawn came he saw the meaning of
all things unfold thus becoming _________________________
14. From then on he would be known as the
Nirvana
15. ______________________ is the freedom from the cycle of rebirth, and so freedom from
suffering. Nirvana cannot be described in words.
16. The Buddha went on to live until the age of ______________________________.
The First Teaching
17. The Buddha's first sermon took place at a________________ park in Sarnath, India.
18. The Buddha did not waste time on speculation so he did not try to answer
questions about __________________
19. The Buddha's main teachings are made up of several parts that together are known as the
_____________________.
The Universal Truths
20. Everything in life is _________________ and constantly
21. The fact that nothing is permanent makes life _________________________.
22. There is no __________________ personal self, only a collection of characteristics.
The Noble Truths
23. All life involves ________________
24. The cause of suffering is ___________________ and _____________
25. Desire and attachment can be _________________________
26. The way to overcome them is to follow the
The Eightfold Path
a. Right __________________________ ,
b. Right __________________________ ,
c. Right __________________________ ,
d. Right __________________________ ,
e. Right __________________________ ,
f. Right __________________________ ,
g. Right __________________________ ,
h. Right __________________________ ,
27. The _________ ___________ wheel is often used as a symbol for this path.
Sacred Writings
28. The teachings were first passed down by ___________________
29. One important collection of writings is the _________________
30. This contains ______________________ , comments on the sayings and __________________.
The Three Jewels
The Buddha
31. The ______________________________
32. The monks and nuns or the _____________________________.
The Five Precepts
33. The Buddha encouraged people to take ______________________ for their own actions.
34. To avoid ________________ living things
35. To avoid taking things that are not _______________________
36. To live a decent lifestyle.
37. To avoid speaking unkindly or _______________
38. To avoid _______________ and_________________
Meditation
39. Most Buddhists think that meditation is necessary to reac_________________________.
40. The basis for meditation is___________________which is a peacefulness in which the mind is
empty of all thoughts.
41. A person may focus on _______________ , or an object like a _______
42. When meditating, one may _________ in special positions, use flowers or_____________, or
focus on a burning of their own __________________________.
Rites of Passage
43. Buddhism considers rites of passage ___________ _________than other religions do.
44. There is a _________ ceremony when one becomes Buddhist.Emphasis is on rites that aid the
path to enlightenment rather than celebrating ones life- those are left to local custom.
The Sangha
45. Sangha is the name given to any community of Buddhist ____________ and _________________.
46. Both ___________ and _______________ may join the sangha.
Life in the Sangha
Monks and nuns live separate from others, in a simple way, with limited possessions.
47. They have over __________ rules to obey.
48. In addition to the five precepts they must:
a. Avoid ________________________________________
b. Avoid________________________________________
c. Avoid________________________________________
d. Avoid________________________________________
e. Avoid______________________________________________
Pravrai ya
49. The pravrajya ceremony takes place when a boy becomes a___________________________.
50. He may dress in _____________________________________________ clothes then ride on
horesbacks.
51. At the monastery his __________________________________________ will be shaved and he
will agree to dress as a monk and follow the _______________________ .
How Buddhism Spread
52. Emperor Asoka helped Buddhism spread across __________________
53. He also sent _______________ into central Asia.
54. Asoka's son spread the religion into__________________ and ____
55. It spread along __________________________ into China. (the Silk Road)
56. Eventually differences would split Buddhism into two major branches: _____________________
and ______________________________.
Theravada Buddhism
57. Theravada's believe they ___________________________________ more closely than other
groups do.
58. They look upon the Buddha as a perfect model but only ____________________.
59. Theravada's do not pray to ____________________.
Mahayana Buddhism
60. Mahayana's believe Buddha Siddhattha Gotama was_____________________of the past, present
and future.
61. They also believe in ____________________________ or those who are dedicated
to helping others, through many lifetimes, to reach enlightenment.
62. In addition to the Tipitaka, Mahayana's also use ___________________
63. These tell stories to explain the teachings. The most famous are the
______________________________ and _________________________
64. As Buddhism spread across Asia, Mahayana adapted to the _____________________________.
Vairayana Buddhism
65. Also known as ___________________ Buddhism.
66. The leader is known as the ________________ _______________ and lives in exile in India.
Pure Land Buddhism
67. Began in ______________ and spread to
68. The central figure is the __________________ Buddha.
Zen Buddhism
69. Also began in _______________ and spread to__________________
70. Zen means " __________________________ "
71. They use _________________ , _____________________, and __________________________
to help them meditate. They also use koans or riddles to expand normal patterns of thinking.
Holy Places
72. The main pilgrimage sites are associated with the Buddha:
a. Birth ________________________________
b. Enlightenment ___________________________
c. First Teaching ____________________________
d. Death ___________________________________
Places of Worship
73. Placed of worship vary greatly from ____________________________ to __________________
74. The oldest style is a ____________________________ often ______________________ shaped.
75. A taller, thinner version popular in China and Japan is called a______________________.
Buddhist Rituals
76. Rituals are performed at a home shrine as well as at a temple.
77. _____________________________symbolize that life is short.
78. ___________________________symbolize enlightenment.
79. ______________________represents the spread of dharma throughout the world.
80. Buddhists believe prayer helps to join a person's _______________________________with the
forces of __________________________________.
81. They may use ______________ or short repeated prayers or ________________with paper
scrolls inside.
Buddhist Art
Art is used to remind people of the beliefs.
82. Every temple has an image of __________________
83. Other symbols include: ________ , a banyan tree, a and
84. A common symbol is the ____________________ which symbolizes humans and their potential
for enlightenment.
The Buddhist Calendar
85. The religious calendar is based on the _____________________ of the ____________________.
86. Most festivals take place on the _______________________________________.
Buddha Festivals
87. ________________________________ is the celebration of birth, life and death of Buddha.
a. Describe the festival in China:
b. Describe the festival in Thailand:
c. Describe the festival in Japan:
d. Describe the Asala festival in Sri Lanca:
88. Match the following festivals to their country and celebration
1. Losar ____
A. Meditation retreat during rainy season
2. Obon ____
B. Tibetan – Buddha’
3. Vassa ____
C. Four days each month for religious duties
4. Uposatha Days ___
D. Japan – respect to family ancestors