Revision of Buddhist Practices
In this lesson, we will go over some of the main ideas related to practices and denominations in Buddhism.
Revision of Buddhist Practices
In this lesson, we will go over some of the main ideas related to practices and denominations in Buddhism.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Recap of key content explored in the unit.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Alexander the Great invaded parts of India
False
Q2.
Some ancient Greeks helped spread Dhamma
False
Q3.
Which group of Christians helped translate Buddhist texts?
Catholics
Protestants
Q4.
What did Max Muller do?
Helped covert Germans to Buddhism
Started a new type of Buddhism
Q5.
Which period saw a rise in Western masters of Buddhism?
1000 BCE
2000
Q6.
Which of these are well known teachers in the West?
Alan Watts
Dalai Lama
DT Suzuki
Thich Nhat Hanh
8 Questions
Q1.
Which denomination of Buddhism has the most schools?
Theravada
Q2.
Which school of Buddhism is mostly associated with Tibet?
Mahayana
Theravada
Q3.
Which school claims it can trace its lineage back to the Buddha?
Mahayana
Vajrayana
Q4.
What is karuna?
Loving kindness
Mindfulness
Q5.
What do Mahayana Buddhists aim to become?
A deity
An Arhat
Q6.
What is a mantra?
A special prayer
A special statue of the Buddha
Q7.
What is a vihara?
A home for the Sangha
A place of pilgrimage
Q8.
Which of these festivals marks the achievements of the Buddha's life?
Dhamma Day
Parinirivana Day