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Origins Of Buddhism
Use to help study for your quiz on Origins of Buddhism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Buddha | the "Enlightened One" |
| Fasting | going without food. |
| Meditation | focusing the mind on spiritual ideas |
| Buddhism | religion based on the teachings of the Buddha |
| Nirvana | a state of perfect peace |
| Siddhartha Gautama | a prince that started the religion of Buddhism. |
| Missionaries | people who spread and teach religious beliefs |
| King Asoka | Sent missionaries to spread the teaching of Buddhism. |
| Four Noble Truths | 1. Life is full of suffering 2.Suffering comes from desire/wanting things 3.Suffering stops when desire/wanting stops 4.To stop those desires/wants, follow the eightfold path |
| Theravada and Mahayana | The two main groups of Buddhism |