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| How does the Buddhist understanding of rebirth differ from the Hindu understanding of reincarnation? |
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| Buddhists think energy is transformed over while Hindus think new life if gained |
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| Do Buddhists have a "letter of the law" mentality when it somes to morality? |
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| What does the name "the Buddha" mean? |
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| What was Guatama's early life like? |
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| What were the 4 passing sights? |
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| 1. an old man 2. a diseased man 3. a corpse 4. a religious ascetic man; they inspired him to find a cure for suffering |
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| What did Guatama do at age 29? |
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| gave up his life as a prince |
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| How did Guatma initially try to seek enlightenment |
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| Where did Guatama finally decide to go and seek enlightenment? |
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| Why didn't Guatma enter Nirvana right away? |
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| becuase of his compassion and desire to help others |
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| What were Guatama's final words? |
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| "all the constituents of being are transitory, work out your salvation with dilligence" |
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| Is the person Guatama all that is important for Zen Buddhists? |
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| Do buddhists depend on God or divine revelation for salvation? |
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| Was Guatama the only Buddha? |
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