Spread of Buddhism, major schools, Zen, Pure Land, key texts, and practices.
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- What does the word 'Buddhism' literally translate to?
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The teaching of the Buddha, or the path to awakening- In what century did Buddhism originate in India?
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6th century BCE- What is the name of the Buddha's original teaching community?
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The Sangha- Which Buddhist school emphasizes the historical Buddha's original teachings and is strongest in Southeast Asia?
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Theravada- Which Buddhist school developed the Bodhisattva ideal and spread to East Asia?
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Mahayana- Which Buddhist school incorporates Tantric practices and is found primarily in Tibet?
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Vajrayana- What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?
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Buddha, Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (community)- What does 'Theravada' literally mean?
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The Way of the Elders- What is the Tripitaka (or Tipitaka) in Theravada Buddhism?
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The three baskets, the Buddhist canonical texts comprising Sutras, Vinaya, and Abhidhamma- In Theravada Buddhism, what is the ideal goal for a practitioner?
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To become an Arhat, one who has achieved nirvana and escaped the cycle of rebirth- What Theravada concept emphasizes that each person must work toward their own enlightenment?
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Individual responsibility or self-reliance in practice- What are the Five Precepts in Buddhism?
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Abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech, and intoxication- What does 'Mahayana' literally mean?
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The Great Vehicle- In Mahayana Buddhism, what is a Bodhisattva?
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A being who delays their own enlightenment to help all sentient beings achieve liberation- Which famous Bodhisattva is associated with compassion in Mahayana Buddhism?
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Avalokiteshvara
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