Download Buddhism 101: Key Concepts and Historical Developments and more Quizzes World Religions in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Three Buddhist Councils DEFINITION 1 First - A year after the Buddha died. Second - 100 years after the Buddha died.Third - King Asoka held it. TERM 2 Theravada vs. Mahayana DEFINITION 2 The difference is universal salvation and who offers it. For Theravada, arhats (people who receive salvation) only concerned about personal salvation. Mahayana has Bodhisattvas (people who receive salvation) who can help others attain salvation.Theravada in East Asia TERM 3 Decline of Buddhism in India; Spread to SE Asia and E Asia DEFINITION 3 Decline is due to the Hindu revival, which folded Buddhism back. Warfare hurt Buddhism too, Buddhism pushed out of Central Asia because of Islam. Buddhist monks traveled away to South/Southeast Asia, flourished there. TERM 4 There is only one Gotama Siddhattha, but how many Buddhas? DEFINITION 4 Infinite.If you reach enlightenment, then you are a Buddha. TERM 5 If ther is no self, why do we still get reborn again and again (here in Samsara)? DEFINITION 5 It is a matter of perception, we get attached to the world, create an illusion of self TERM 6 What are the Six Realms of Being? DEFINITION 6 1. Devas (vedic deities) or Heavenly Beings2. Humans3. Asuras (fallen angels, fallen heavenly beings)4. Animals5. Hungry Ghosts6. Hellish Beings TERM 7 What is the difference between Arhats and Bodhisattvas? DEFINITION 7 Both have achieved EnlightenmentArhats (Theravada) are not concerned with helping others attain enlightenmentBodhisattvas (Mahayana) may help others attain enlightenment TERM 8 What are the main languages used in the Buddhist world? DEFINITION 8 SanskritPali (vedic Buddhism)ChineseTibetanJapanese TERM 9 In Indian history, who is known as the imperial patron of Buddhism? DEFINITION 9 King Asoka. He lead Mauryan Empire and sent Buddhists to Asia. Converted to Buddhism and helped popularize religion. TERM 10 When was Buddhism introduced into China? How is Chinese Buddhism different from Indian? DEFINITION 10 During the Han Dynasty. Chinese Buddhism has Filial Piety. China worships Buddhas of the past, present and future.
