Buddhism: Methods of Worship (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of Puja in Buddhist worship?
What is the primary purpose of Puja in Buddhist worship?
To express gratitude to Buddha for teachings
Where can Buddhists practise Puja?
Where can Buddhists practise Puja?
At home and in temples
What is the purpose of chanting mantras in Buddhist worship?
What is the purpose of chanting mantras in Buddhist worship?
To focus the mind and cultivate concentration
What is a mala used for in Buddhist worship?
What is a mala used for in Buddhist worship?
To keep track of prayers or mantras
What is Samatha meditation also known as?
What is Samatha meditation also known as?
Calming meditation
What is Vipassana meditation also known as?
What is Vipassana meditation also known as?
Insight meditation
What unique feature does Vipassana meditation have?
What unique feature does Vipassana meditation have?
It can be practised while walking
What do flowers symbolise as offerings in Puja?
What do flowers symbolise as offerings in Puja?
The impermanence of life
What do candles represent as offerings in Puja?
What do candles represent as offerings in Puja?
Light and wisdom
In which Buddhist tradition is bowing a sign of respect?
In which Buddhist tradition is bowing a sign of respect?
Mahayana Buddhism
Which Buddhist tradition particularly uses visualization in meditation?
Which Buddhist tradition particularly uses visualization in meditation?
Tibetan Buddhism
What is samsara in Buddhism?
What is samsara in Buddhism?
The cycle of birth, death & rebirth
What may Tibetan death ceremonies involve?
What may Tibetan death ceremonies involve?
Sky burial
What do Theravada death ceremonies focus on?
What do Theravada death ceremonies focus on?
Charitable giving & transfer of merit