Learning about World Religions: Buddhism Vocabulary Study Guide

Question 1

The Enlightenment Tree

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Bodhi

Question 2

To change into something else

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Transform

Question 3

To refuse to admit or believe something

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Deny

Question 4

State of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth which is the goal of Buddhism

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Enlightenment

Question 5

Person who gives up worldly pleasures

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Ascetic

Question 6

Siddhartha Gautama, a young prince, called the "Enlightened one."

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Buddha

Question 7

Key idea of Buddhism, whereby followers should live their lives according to these teachings

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Eightfold Path

Question 8

Founded by Siddhartha, teaches that life brings suffering; one can escape by seeking Nirvana

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Buddhism

Question 9

To forecast

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Prediction

Question 10

Basic doctrines or principles of Buddhism

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Four Noble Truths

Question 11

Goods or money given to the poor

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alms

Question 12

To take up or adapt to

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Embrace

Question 13

To go in search of

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Seek

Question 14

Ideal state of happiness and peace

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Nirvana

Questions 14