Place of Worship (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Buddhist temple that also functions as a monastery

Place of worship and residential space for monks

Residential building where Buddhist monks live together

Religious men who don't marry, dedicate lives to Buddhism

Relics from Buddha or other holy figures

Physical remains or belongings from Buddha/holy figures

Sri Lanka; believed to contain Buddha's tooth

Help worshippers focus during prayer and meditation

Fresh flowers, lit candles, burning incense

Teach impermanence - everything in life is temporary

Purity and spiritual growth

Meditation

Mark beginning and end of meditation sessions

Remove shoes and hats as sign of respect