WHEATON COLLEGE
Religion 102 (01)
Introduction to World Religions

Buddhism Study Guide revised 3/3/00

I. Key Terms:

  Buddha  reincarnation   karma
 Siddhartha  Pure Land Buddhism  Dharma
  Gautama  Amida Buddha  Ch'an
 Theravada  nirvana Zen
  Mahayana  The Four Noble Truths  zazen
 Vajrayana  dukkha  zendo
 Pali Canon  annica  satori
Eightfold Path of Liberation  anatta  Vipassana
  Bodhisattvas  Soka Gakkai  lamas
 Buddha-nature    

II. Focus Questions:

1. What are the differences between the terms "Buddha" and "Buddhism"?

2. What is the foundational core of Buddhist teachings? Explain.

3. Compare and contrast Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism.

4. Compare and contrast the major tenets of Buddhism with those of
Hinduism. Explain.