For some reason, when I would try to capitalize the first word it would not allow me to in some answers, I fought with this for a while, so I apologize in advance
Thank you
Jacklyn
Exploring World Religions Workbook Answers
Unit 6: The Buddha, His Experience and His Backgrounds
1. Why Gautama is called the Buddha
a. Read
b. Siddhartha Gautama was born around 563 B.C. in India, he was the heir to a throne, and however at the age of twenty-nine he deserted it. His father, King Suddhodana, who was the leader of a large clan called the Shakya. His mother, Queen Maya, died shortly after his birth. Siddhartha was the prince, and at the age of sixteen he married a neighboring princess, Yasodhara. They had a son, and his name was Rahula.
c. The “Four Passing Sights” were Siddhartha’s first …show more content…
read
2b. Yana refers to a mode or method of spiritual practice, it is the raft or vehicle that convey a person along a path.
2c. the meaning of Theravada is the way of the elder’s, this is preferred because it is less negative in connotation.
2d. the difference between Theravada and Mahayana
THERAVADA MAHAYANA
Human beings are emancipated by self-effort, without supernatural aid Human aspirations are supported by divine powers and the grace they bestow
Wisdom Compassion
Attainment requires constant commitment, primarily for monks and nuns Religious practice is relevant to life in the world
Ideal: Arhat who remains in nirvana after death Ideal: the bodhisattva
Buddha is a saint, supreme teacher and inspirer Buddha is a savior
Minimizes metaphysics Elaborates metaphysics
Minimizes ritual Emphasizes ritual
Practice centers on meditation Includes petitionary prayer
3. The Intuitive approach of Zen
3a. read
3b. the words Zen and Ch’an originate from the Sanskrit word Dayana, this is the meaning of meditation.
3c. the teachings of Zen are connected to Gautama by the refusal to speculate, and just like Gautama; everything is in words, and also they are in connection through
Thank you
Jacklyn
Exploring World Religions Workbook Answers
Unit 6: The Buddha, His Experience and His Backgrounds
1. Why Gautama is called the Buddha
a. Read
b. Siddhartha Gautama was born around 563 B.C. in India, he was the heir to a throne, and however at the age of twenty-nine he deserted it. His father, King Suddhodana, who was the leader of a large clan called the Shakya. His mother, Queen Maya, died shortly after his birth. Siddhartha was the prince, and at the age of sixteen he married a neighboring princess, Yasodhara. They had a son, and his name was Rahula.
c. The “Four Passing Sights” were Siddhartha’s first …show more content…
read
2b. Yana refers to a mode or method of spiritual practice, it is the raft or vehicle that convey a person along a path.
2c. the meaning of Theravada is the way of the elder’s, this is preferred because it is less negative in connotation.
2d. the difference between Theravada and Mahayana
THERAVADA MAHAYANA
Human beings are emancipated by self-effort, without supernatural aid Human aspirations are supported by divine powers and the grace they bestow
Wisdom Compassion
Attainment requires constant commitment, primarily for monks and nuns Religious practice is relevant to life in the world
Ideal: Arhat who remains in nirvana after death Ideal: the bodhisattva
Buddha is a saint, supreme teacher and inspirer Buddha is a savior
Minimizes metaphysics Elaborates metaphysics
Minimizes ritual Emphasizes ritual
Practice centers on meditation Includes petitionary prayer
3. The Intuitive approach of Zen
3a. read
3b. the words Zen and Ch’an originate from the Sanskrit word Dayana, this is the meaning of meditation.
3c. the teachings of Zen are connected to Gautama by the refusal to speculate, and just like Gautama; everything is in words, and also they are in connection through