World Religions

World Religions Name__________

Mr. Brogan Buddhism-Study Guide

Chapter 4 – Buddhism

TRUE FALSE

___ The life of Gautama is known more through legend than through verifiable fact (pg 70)
___ Gautama remained an ascetic all his life. (pg 70)
___ Like many religions Buddhism depends on a revealation from the divine for its truths. (pg 75)
___ The heart of Buddhist practice lies specifically in wisdom (pg 83)
___ Niravana cannot be understood until it is experienced. ( pg 84)
___ Both Buddhism and Hinduism teach the doctrine of samsara. ( pg 75)

Fill in the Blank
Buddha was a ____________________. (pg 69)
Siddhartha Gautama was born into ____________________. (pg 70)
Which of the 4 Passing Sights filled Gautama with hope___________________ (pg. 71)
For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is _________________ (pg 75)
The Noble 8 fold path sets forth ________________ (pg 81)

Gautama finally attained enlightenment when he ______________ (pg 73)

Definitions for the following…

Buddha	Sangha
Karma	Nirvana
Mantras	Dharma
Asceticism	Mandalas
Pali	Bodhisattva
Dalai Lama	Mudras

Essay. Be prepared to answer TWO of the following questions.
How did Siddharta Gautama learn about the reality of suffering and the imperence of life’s pleasures. What did he do in response to that discovery? What would you have done if you had been in his position? (pg 70-72)
Define the Middle Way. Compare that doctrine with another religion’s perspective on what constitutes a healthy spiritual life. (pg 72)
What are Buddhism’s central teachings called. List them and tell whether you agree with each one, and why or why not. (pg 78-83)

Which of the three great rafts or vehicles of Buddhism most appeals to you? Why?

***There will be questions on the film Himalaya and relationship between the geography and people who live there.***