Buddhist Festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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When is Wesak celebrated?
When is Wesak celebrated?
Full moon in month of Wesak, usually May
Three events commemorated at Wesak
Three events commemorated at Wesak
Buddha's birth, enlightenment, passing into paranirvana
Wesak celebration in Singapore
Wesak celebration in Singapore
Caged birds & animals released as symbol of liberation
What light symbolises during Wesak
What light symbolises during Wesak
Overcoming darkness, Buddha's enlightenment, hope
Which Buddhist tradition celebrates Paranirvana Day
Which Buddhist tradition celebrates Paranirvana Day
Mahayana
When is Paranirvana Day celebrated
When is Paranirvana Day celebrated
February
Main theme of Paranirvana Day
Main theme of Paranirvana Day
Impermanence
Text read on Paranirvana Day
Text read on Paranirvana Day
Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Pilgrimage site for Paranirvana Day in India
Pilgrimage site for Paranirvana Day in India
Kushinagar
What is Kamma
What is Kamma
Ethical impulses behind actions lead to suffering or happiness
What are skilful actions in Buddhism
What are skilful actions in Buddhism
Good, ethical actions
Result of skilful actions
Result of skilful actions
Happiness
Result of unskilful actions
Result of unskilful actions
Suffering
Best realm for gaining enlightenment
Best realm for gaining enlightenment
Human realm
Right action is part of which Buddhist path
Right action is part of which Buddhist path
Eightfold path