Buddhism

Like Hindus and Jains, Buddhist believe in reincarnation

Some people see Buddhism as a philosophy or a way of life and not as a religion

The most influential and visible Buddhist leader today is the

Branch of Buddhism that means “the way of the elders.”

The most important symbol of Buddhism is the __________________________.

How did Buddhism spread to China?

A three-month retreat during the rainy season where Buddhist live like monks.

This word literally means the “Enlighted One.”

Buddhist believe one must worship the Buddha as a God.

What is Dharma?

Unlike Hindu and Jains, Buddhist believe anyone can attain Nirvana in only one lifetime.

What country is 95% Buddhist and requires each male serve as a Buddhist monk for a year?

Where Buddhist monks and nuns, live, work, study and pray.

Steps Buddhist must follow to reach Nirvana.

How many people practice Buddhism worldwide?

most important holiday in Buddhism, first full moon in May. This celebration is for Buddha's birth, enlightenment and

Buddhist teachings & beliefs were recorded in a collection called the_________.

Siddhartha Gautama left his father’s palace, wife, and child to find enlightenment

What country has the most Buddhist living within its borders?

The founder of Buddhism is __________________________________________.

All Buddhist are vegetarians

People who practice extreme self-denial are known as ___________________.

which of the following are part of the Eightfold Path?

Life is suffering, it is caused by our desires; to end it one must end desires, to end desire one fallow the middle pat

Another name for the Eightfold Path is _______________________________.

Buddhist worship in front of these at home.