1) The Buddha died of food poisoning
2) follow the dharma (his teachings) and the vinaya (the monastic rules)
3) parinibbana or parinirvana
4) first council established the canon. the three baskets or Tripitaka. 1) Sutra or “discourse” Pitaka / basket. 2) Vinaya or Monastic Discipline Pitaka / basket. 3) Abihidharma or philosophy pitaka / basket.
5) monk handling of money was addressed
6) Great Schism between Elders and the Great Assembly resulting in a buddhist split between Theravada (who claimed a link to the Elders) and Mahayana (claims link to the Great Assembly).
7) see 6) Theravada vs Mahayana – Elders vs Great Assembly
8) see 4) Canon. Three baskets. Tripitaka.
9) 3
10) see 4) Sutra, Vinaya + Abihidharma Pitakas.
11) “Teachings of the Elders”. It is a pali word.
12. What is the name of the canon it follows?
It follows the Pali canon.
13. How did Theravada Buddhism get to South-East Asia from India?
Missionary buddhist monks went from India through Sri lanka to SouthEast Asia.
14-15. Name two historical characteristics of Theravada Buddhism
The King was involved and would oversee correct adherence to the sangha.
Buddhism had a nationalistic function to support the King.
16-17. Name two general characteristics of Theravada Buddhism
Absence of fully ordained nuns as the lineage was lost.
Temporary ordination – rite of passage for young men prior to marriage, similar to military service in many countries.
18-19. Who are the two main groups of Theravada practitioners?
Monastic vs Householders.
Householders, also known as laity, provide food and shelter for the monastics, while monastics provide householders with blessings, rituals and teachings.
20 What are the five precepts?
Do not:
harm life
steal
engage in sexual misconduct
speak falsely
take intoxicants
21. What are the Three Jewels or Three Refuges?
I take refuge in the Buddha
I take refuge in the Dharma
I take refuge in the Sangha
22. What are the two main types of meditation in Theravada Buddhism?
Concentration (Calm) aimed at Jhanas
Vipassana (Insight) 3 marks of existence
23. What is the name of the 5th century monk who systematizes meditation in Theravada Buddhism?
Buddhaghosa
24. What is the classic meditation text of Theravada Buddhism?
Visuddhimagga or Path of Purification
25. What are the Four Immeasurables or Four Divine Abodes? What are their near enemies?
METTA Loving-Kindness Selfish Affection / Ill Will
KARUNA Compassion Pity / Cruelty
MUDITA Sympathetic Joy Exuberance / Envy
UPEKKHA Equanimity Indifference / Clinging
26. What are the Four Foundations of Mindfulness?
contemplation of the body, feelings, consciousness, and mental objects.
27. What does Sati mean?
“remember” “aware”
28. What are the Five Hindrances?
• Sensual Desire
• Ill-Will
• Sloth and Torpor
• Restlessness and Worry
• Doubt
29. What was one thing that you found unexpected in The Long Search?
Besides the adorable umbrellas, just how modern ALL of its lessons felt. I feel as if I have been raised to believe so very much of this, particularly the positive psychology of it, that it was somewhat surprising to see it in a 1977 BBC documentary. Intellectually, I know that a lot of what I learned was based upon Buddhism, but just to hear them speak it was unexpected.
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