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World Religions: Page 10
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Religious Studies
11th Grade
06/08/2011

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What happened to the caste system in 1948?
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the British outlawed it
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What are the laws concerning sati today?
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it is outlawed
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Do Buddhists believe that there are good times and happy moments in life?
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yes
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Should a person simply live for the good time in life?
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no, this gives false hope/illusions
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Why is attachment a problem?
Definition
is fules the fire of tanha (suffering's cause)
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Do Buddhists think that all desire is bad?
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no
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What is a person's biggest attachment?
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their ego/self
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What is the purpose of the 8-fold path?
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to cure suffering
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What is the cause of suffering?
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tanha
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Why is an arhat in the besst position to be compassionate to all living things?
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because they are no longer attached to themselves
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What virtues become perfected with enlightenment?
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compassion, joy, friendliness, and even mindless
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Why can't nirvana be easily described
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because it must be experienced
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What does one discover when looking deep within oneself?
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