Origins of Authority (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What makes Buddhism different from many other religions regarding authority?
What makes Buddhism different from many other religions regarding authority?
It has no central institution
How does authority function in Buddhism?
How does authority function in Buddhism?
From multiple sources
What is the most significant source of authority for Buddhists?
What is the most significant source of authority for Buddhists?
Sacred texts
What is special about the Pali Canon?
What is special about the Pali Canon?
Contains oldest written Buddhist texts
Which Buddhist tradition particularly reveres the Pali Canon?
Which Buddhist tradition particularly reveres the Pali Canon?
Theravada
What language were most Mahayana Sutras written in?
What language were most Mahayana Sutras written in?
Sanskrit
How do Buddhists approach their scriptures?
How do Buddhists approach their scriptures?
Through experience & reasoning
What is the source of the Buddha's authority?
What is the source of the Buddha's authority?
His enlightenment & personal qualities
How is the Buddha's authority characterised?
How is the Buddha's authority characterised?
Earned rather than appointed
How do Buddhist teachers earn respect?
How do Buddhist teachers earn respect?
Deep understanding & ethical behaviour
What do Buddhist lineages represent?
What do Buddhist lineages represent?
Unbroken chains of teacher-student links
How does the Dalai Lama function in Tibetan Buddhism?
How does the Dalai Lama function in Tibetan Buddhism?
As a guide not absolute authority