Denominations

In this lesson, we will trace some of the history of India and see what happened to the Buddha's teachings after he died.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which symbol/sound is used for mediation?

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Q2.What does karma mean?

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Q3.Which tradition celebrates the anniversaries of the Buddha as separate events and festivals?

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Q4.How old was the Buddha when he died?

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Q5.What does Parinirvana refer to?

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Q6.What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?

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Q7.What does Karuna mean?

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Q8.What does Metta mean?

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Q9.What causes humans to lose control of their minds according to Buddhism?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which symbol/sound is used for mediation?

1/9

Q2.What does karma mean?

2/9

Q3.Which tradition celebrates the anniversaries of the Buddha as separate events and festivals?

3/9

Q4.How old was the Buddha when he died?

4/9

Q5.What does Parinirvana refer to?

5/9

Q6.What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?

6/9

Q7.What does Karuna mean?

7/9

Q8.What does Metta mean?

8/9

Q9.What causes humans to lose control of their minds according to Buddhism?

9/9

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Denominations

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Q1.How many main denominations of Buddhism are there?

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Q2.Which is older, Mahayana or Theravada?

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Q3.Apart from the different kingdoms in India, where did the Buddha visit?

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Q4.Which group invaded India and destroyed most of the Buddhist statues in Central Asia?

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Q5.Did Buddhism survive in India?

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Q6.Where are you most likely to see Theravada Buddhists?

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Q7.Where are you most likely to find Mahayana Buddhism?

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Denominations

Try and put your learning into practice by answering the questions below!

Q1.How many main denominations of Buddhism are there?

1/7

Q2.Which is older, Mahayana or Theravada?

2/7

Q3.Apart from the different kingdoms in India, where did the Buddha visit?

3/7

Q4.Which group invaded India and destroyed most of the Buddhist statues in Central Asia?

4/7

Q5.Did Buddhism survive in India?

5/7

Q6.Where are you most likely to see Theravada Buddhists?

6/7

Q7.Where are you most likely to find Mahayana Buddhism?

7/7

Lesson summary: Denominations

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