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Buddhism WR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Siddhartha Gautama | The founder of Buddhism. He was born into a privileged life but became disillusioned after seeing suffering in the world, leading him to seek |
| The Four Noble Truths 1 | Dukkha: All of life is suffering, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness |
| The Four Noble Truths 2 | Suffering is caused by our desire for earthly things that are impermanent, or attachment |
| The Four Noble Truths 3 | Suffering can be ended by overcoming attachment |
| The Four Noble Truths 4 | the way to overcome attachment is by following the Eightfold Path |
| Nirvana | The ultimate goal of Buddhism, described as the "blowing out" of desire and suffering. It is not a place, but a state of being achieved in one's lifetime |
| Anatman | The Buddhist belief of "no-soul". It teaches that the idea of a permanent, unchanging self is an illusion |
| Theravada Buddhism Branches of Buddhism: | Found in countries like Thailand and Sri Lanka. It focuses on self-effort to achieve nirvana and minimizes ritual. Its ideal is the Arhat, one who attains nirvana for themselves. |
| Mahayana Buddhism Branches of Buddhism: | Found in China, Japan, and Tibet. It views Buddha as a cosmic, omnipotent figure and emphasizes the role of divine grace. Its ideal is the Bodhisattva, an enlightened being who delays their own nirvana to help others |
| Tibetan Buddhism Branches of Buddhism: | A form of Mahayana Buddhism that incorporates elements of indigenous Tibetan religion. It emphasizes mystical practices, rituals, and the use of mantras and prayer wheels. |
| Zen Buddhism Branches of Buddhism: | A type of Mahayana Buddhism. |