Community Structure and Member Relationships (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Are Buddhist community structures uniform or varied?
Are Buddhist community structures uniform or varied?
Varied across different traditions and contexts
Theravada Buddhism's organisational approach
Theravada Buddhism's organisational approach
Hierarchical monastic systems with clear leadership roles
Mahayana Buddhism's organisational structure
Mahayana Buddhism's organisational structure
Flexible, less centralised structures
Tibetan Buddhism's leadership style
Tibetan Buddhism's leadership style
Spiritual leadership emphasising guidance over authority
Basis of Theravada monastic hierarchy
Basis of Theravada monastic hierarchy
Seniority and experience of monks
Leader of Theravada monastery
Leader of Theravada monastery
Head Monk or Abbott
Decision-making in Theravada monasteries
Decision-making in Theravada monasteries
Democratic - major choices made collectively by community
Abbott's two main responsibilities
Abbott's two main responsibilities
Administrative duties & spiritual guidance of members
Dalai Lama's recognition in Tibetan Buddhism
Dalai Lama's recognition in Tibetan Buddhism
Bodhisattva - enlightened being who helps others
Dalai Lama's leadership emphasis
Dalai Lama's leadership emphasis
Guidance rather than authoritative control
Source of Dalai Lama's influence
Source of Dalai Lama's influence
Spiritual wisdom & moral authority, not institutional power
Dalai Lama's residence since 1959
Dalai Lama's residence since 1959
In exile in India
Western Buddhist organisational adaptation
Western Buddhist organisational adaptation
Traditional structures + innovations for contemporary life
Mentor model in modern Buddhist centres
Mentor model in modern Buddhist centres
New members paired with experienced practitioners (same gender)
Irish Buddhist Union's purpose
Irish Buddhist Union's purpose
Fosters communication between traditions & coordinates Buddhist groups in Ireland