Y8 BUDDHISM PRACTICE TEST
Siddhartha Gautama - ANSWER Founder of Buddhism
Buddha - ANSWER Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have
found a path for overcoming suffering.
Ascetic - ANSWER a person who practices unusual self-denial or
discipline, often for religious reasons; the Buddha became an ascetic for
six years in order to try and find the truth about life. These were the first
people the Buddha taught after his enlightenment.
Eightfold Path - ANSWER In Buddhism, the basic rules of behaviour
and belief leading to an end of suffering
Right Action - ANSWER Work for the good of others. E.g. not to steal,
lie, kill.
Right Effort - ANSWER Promote good actions and prevent evil actions.
Right View - ANSWER Remember that actions have consequences
and know the truth.
Right mindfulness - ANSWER Be aware of but not attached to your
emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Right Intention - ANSWER Making a commitment to practice Buddhism
Right Livelihood - ANSWER Reject work that hurts others
Right Concentration - ANSWER Focus your mind with practices such
as meditation.
Right Speech - ANSWER Be careful and truthful in what you say. Do
not lie or gossip.
Siddhartha Gautama - ANSWER Founder of Buddhism
Buddha - ANSWER Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have
found a path for overcoming suffering.
Ascetic - ANSWER a person who practices unusual self-denial or
discipline, often for religious reasons; the Buddha became an ascetic for
six years in order to try and find the truth about life. These were the first
people the Buddha taught after his enlightenment.
Eightfold Path - ANSWER In Buddhism, the basic rules of behaviour
and belief leading to an end of suffering
Right Action - ANSWER Work for the good of others. E.g. not to steal,
lie, kill.
Right Effort - ANSWER Promote good actions and prevent evil actions.
Right View - ANSWER Remember that actions have consequences
and know the truth.
Right mindfulness - ANSWER Be aware of but not attached to your
emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Right Intention - ANSWER Making a commitment to practice Buddhism
Right Livelihood - ANSWER Reject work that hurts others
Right Concentration - ANSWER Focus your mind with practices such
as meditation.
Right Speech - ANSWER Be careful and truthful in what you say. Do
not lie or gossip.
