Buddhism Festivals, Sacred Writings, Groups & Institutions

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  1. 6. Contains rules for monks to follow.
  2. 7. Known for its water festival, which have now become streetwide water fights.
  3. 8. Contains most of the teachings of the Buddha.
  4. 10. This more liberal form of Buddhism considers the Buddha a divine being.
  5. 11. considered the original and more conservative school of Buddhism.
  6. 15. The Festival of Bowls. Bowls with candles and incense are floated down the river.
  7. 16. The third basket. Means "higher teachings." These higher teachings help to explain the Buddha’s teachings.
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  1. 1. Another name for the triptaka.
  2. 2. developed in Tibet as a theocracy, since it became a country governed by monks.
  3. 3. Originating in China, focus is on meditation as the best method for achieving enlightenment.
  4. 4. The main written source of Buddha’s wisdom.
  5. 5. Died in about 410 BCE.
  6. 7. Nirvana comes slowly. Favoured by peasants.
  7. 9. Nirvana comes quickly. Favoured by higher ranks of social class, including the samurai.
  8. 12. Celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
  9. 13. Must renounce their possessions and only keep that which is necessary
  10. 14. spiritual and worldly authority of Tibetan Buddhists.