Buddhist Approach to Faith
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What does the Buddha emphasize regarding his teachings?

  • Blind faith in tradition
  • Acceptance of authority over analysis
  • Speculation without evidence
  • Self-reliance and experiential testing (correct)
  • How is 'faith' defined in the context provided?

  • A rational deduction from experience
  • A belief based on evidence
  • An emotional response to factual information
  • A firm belief in something without evidence (correct)
  • What should monks do when they do not understand a statement?

  • Seek clarification from the Buddha or experienced monks (correct)
  • Ignore it and move on
  • Accept it without question
  • Ask the teaching community for guidance
  • What situation is described in the Kalama Sutta?

    <p>A town where rival religious teachers confront each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of substituting emotion for evidence according to Russell?

    <p>It is likely to lead to strife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Buddha reject in favor of experiential validation?

    <p>Authoritative traditions and mere rational speculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the teachings emphasized by Buddhism in this context?

    <p>To realize truth through personal experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was involved in the teachings presented in the Kalama Sutta?

    <p>The local Kalama clan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of faith is specifically rejected in Buddhism?

    <p>Amulika saddha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kisa Gotami fail to find that illustrated the concept of mortality?

    <p>Mustard seeds from a household without death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes confidence based on reason and experience in Buddhism?

    <p>Akaravati saddha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Buddha's teaching in the Water-Snake Simile address?

    <p>The danger of wrong grasping of views</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Kisa Gotami's understanding change after her encounter with the Buddha?

    <p>She gained akaravati saddha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the story of the water-snake, what can studying the Dhamma without proper understanding lead to?

    <p>Long-term harm and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teaching emphasize regarding the reasons for studying the Dhamma?

    <p>For attacking and defending in debates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Buddhism, what does 'clinging to views' generally result in?

    <p>Confusion and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Buddha suggest about relying on religious teachings?

    <p>It should be assessed through personal experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does the Buddha identify as leading to either harm or welfare?

    <p>Skilful and unskilful actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'akaravati saddha' in the context given?

    <p>Faith derived from direct experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Buddha view the role of common-sense in overcoming doubt?

    <p>It is essential for removing doubt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tension is described in relation to Buddhism's presentation?

    <p>Between blind faith and realization through experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach does the Buddha’s teaching approximate to Western understanding?

    <p>An empirical approach to knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of first-hand experience in the Buddha's teachings?

    <p>It is essential for validating teachings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quality, according to the Buddha, should one abandon?

    <p>Qualities criticized as unskilful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between 'pasada' and 'saddha' in Buddhism?

    <p>'Pasada' is calm and joyful faith, whereas 'saddha' denotes soundly based faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Oxford English Dictionary describe faith as?

    <p>A strong belief in the doctrines of a religion without personal conviction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is belief characterized as 'blind faith' in the context of some world religions?

    <p>It is based on teachings and texts handed down without personal interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly required when a religion involves the supernatural?

    <p>A leap of faith beyond the rational.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does practice play in the development of 'saddha'?

    <p>It leads to partial confirmation of teachings and deeper trust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of 'blind faith' in contrast to 'saddha' in Buddhism?

    <p>It rests on teachings without personal understanding or evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Harvey, what is the result of deeper practice in Buddhism?

    <p>It facilitates a direct experience of the heart of the teaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might characterize religions that emphasize creedal statements?

    <p>They foster communal agreement without personal conviction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Buddhist Approach to Faith

    • According to the Oxford English Dictionary, faith is a complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
    • Buddhism emphasizes saddha, a soundly based trust that arises from listening to teachings and applying them in practice.
    • Amulika saddha (blind faith) is specifically rejected in Buddhism.
    • Akaravati saddha (soundly based faith) is the type of faith valued in Buddhism.
    • Pasada is a calm and joyful faith inspired by the example of others.
    • Akaravati saddha replaces saddha when an individual experiences direct awakening.
    • The Buddha's teachings are not based on supernatural miracles, as evidenced by the story of Kisa Gotami, who sought to resurrect her dead child but ultimately gained a deeper understanding of the Dhamma and achieved awakening.

    Emphasis on Personal Experience

    • The Kalama Sutta highlights the importance of personal realization of truth through experience.
    • The Buddha encourages people to examine teachings for themselves, rather than blindly accepting them based on tradition, authority, or conjecture.
    • The Buddha emphasizes self-reliance and experiential testing of teachings.
    • Buddhist teachings center around understanding actions and their consequences on personal well-being, advocating for a direct examination of qualities (skilful vs. unskilful) to eliminate doubt.
    • The Kalama Sutta emphasizes examining and analyzing personal experience, reflecting a Western perspective that knowledge is derived from investigation, observation, and experience.

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    Explore the concept of faith in Buddhism, focusing on saddha and its types such as Akaravati saddha and pasada. Understand how personal experience and realization play a crucial role in developing sound faith. This quiz will examine key teachings and illustrate their practical application in one's spiritual journey.

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