Vinaya - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Chapter 3 TRUE/FALSE 1. In many Buddhist circles it is now thought that one cannot reach enlightenment in this life. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 2. Monks are forbidden from attending funerals for fear of uncleanliness. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 3. Nirvana is enlightenment. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 4. Theravada Buddhism is characterized by the idea of self-redemption. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 75 / sec. Introduction 5. The Mahayana canon...

1. The single cell formed from the union of two gametes, a sperm and an ovum, is called a _____. A) chromosome B) phenotype C) genotype D) zygote 2. Every person begins life as a single cell, which is called a _____. A) chromosome B) zygote C) genotype D) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 3. All living things are composed of cells. The work of cells is done by _____. A) proteins B) zygotes C) genotypes D) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 4. Each molecule of deoxyr...

RELI 448N Week 4 Midterm Question 1 2 / 2 Points A worldview that sees all elements of nature as being filled with spirit or spirits is called: Animism Polytheism Atheism Pantheism The belie f that reality is made of two different principles is called: Monism Dualism Polytheism Animism An analytical approach that looks for universal structures that underlie language, mental processes, mythologies, kinship, & religions is called: Deconstruction Structuralism Post-structuralism Dualism Question 4 ...

Comprehensive A Level notes on the role of the Pali Canon in Buddhism as a whole. Information about the Tipitaka, the authority of the Vinaya for the Theravada Sangha,; Suttavibhanga Khandaja and Parivara. Also discusses the wider authority of the Sutta Pitaka (the collection of discourses attributed to the Buddha and his disciples.) Discussion of the relevance of the Abhidhamma as a plainly put version of the Buddha's teachings. I have gone through the WJEC specification systematically to crea...

Detailed, bullet-pointed plans for Buddhism Theme 1 Ao2 areas. Approx 8 points for each question, dealing with various angles of arguments. Some of my own points, some points developed from text books/ commentaries. The following Ao2 Themes are dealt with: 1. The relative importance of the Pali Canon in Buddhism. 2. The significance of the Vinaya for the sangha. 3. The teachings in Mahayana Sutras as representative of reality. 4. Skilful means as a key to understanding Buddhism’s dive...

RELI 448N MIDTERM EXAM Question 2 2 / 2 pts A worldview that sees all elements of nature as being filled with spirit or spirits is called: Animism Polytheism Atheism Pantheism Question 2 2 / 2 pts The belief that reality is made of two different principles is called: Monism Dualism Polytheism Animism Question 3 2 / 2 pts An analytical approach that looks for universal structures that underlie language, mental processes, mythologies, kinship, & religions is called: Deconstruction Structuralism Po...