Buddhist Key Practices: Worship & Festivals (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of Puja in Buddhism?
What is the primary purpose of Puja in Buddhism?
To express gratitude to Buddha
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 does Samatha meditation focus on?
What does Samatha meditation focus on?
Mindfulness of breathing
What is Vipassana meditation known as?
What is Vipassana meditation known as?
Insight meditation
Which type of meditation can be practised while walking?
Which type of meditation can be practised while walking?
Vipassana meditation
What do flowers symbolise when offered during Puja?
What do flowers symbolise when offered during Puja?
Impermanence of life
What do candles represent in Buddhist offerings?
What do candles represent in Buddhist offerings?
Light and wisdom
In which tradition is bowing a sign of respect?
In which tradition is bowing a sign of respect?
Mahayana Buddhism
Which tradition particularly uses visualization during meditation?
Which tradition particularly uses visualization during meditation?
Tibetan Buddhism
What is samsara in Buddhist belief?
What is samsara in Buddhist belief?
The cycle of birth, death & rebirth
What do Theravada death ceremonies focus on?
What do Theravada death ceremonies focus on?
Charitable giving