Buddhism Key Beliefs: Faith (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What does the term dhamma (dharma) mean?
What does the term dhamma (dharma) mean?
Buddha's teachings; truth; universal law
Which language is the main one used for texts in Theravada Buddhism?
Which language is the main one used for texts in Theravada Buddhism?
Pali
What do the Buddha's teachings help Buddhists to do?
What do the Buddha's teachings help Buddhists to do?
Reduce suffering and lead to happiness
In the raft analogy, what does the raft represent?
In the raft analogy, what does the raft represent?
Buddha's teaching as a means of practice
What are the three refuges (treasures/jewels) of Buddhism?
What are the three refuges (treasures/jewels) of Buddhism?
Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
What does the term Sangha mean?
What does the term Sangha mean?
Buddhist community
What is dependent arising?
What is dependent arising?
All things arise in dependence on conditions
What is samsara?
What is samsara?
Repeating cycle of life, birth, death, rebirth
How many links (nidanas) are shown in the Tibetan Wheel of Life?
How many links (nidanas) are shown in the Tibetan Wheel of Life?
12
What does kamma (karma) mean?
What does kamma (karma) mean?
Actions; skilful leads to happiness
According to karma, what can good intentions and actions lead to?
According to karma, what can good intentions and actions lead to?
A more favourable rebirth
What is the ultimate aim for Buddhists regarding samsara?
What is the ultimate aim for Buddhists regarding samsara?
Break free of the cycle
What must be broken to escape samsara?
What must be broken to escape samsara?
The habit of craving (tanha)