A. SittingSitting B. CultivationCultivation C. StretchingStretching Bhvana refers to the cultivation and development of the individual. It is also sometimes referred to as meditation. Buddhists are encouraged to develop themselves as this will further their understanding of the way things really are and also help them to generate merit. Next Question Bhvana refers to the cultivation and development of the individual. It is also sometimes referred to as meditation. Buddhists are encouraged to develop themselves as this will further their understanding of the way things really are and also help them to generate merit. Next Question A. 33 B. 44 C. 55 There are five types of bhvan: 1.citta-bhvan- (D III. 219) 2.kya-bhvan- (D III. 219) 3.mett-bhvan- (J I.196) 4.pa-bhvan- (D III. 219) 5.samdhi-bhvan- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question There are five types of bhvan: 1.citta-bhvan- (D III. 219) 2.kya-bhvan- (D III. 219) 3.mett-bhvan- (J I.196) 4.pa-bhvan- (D III. 219) 5.samdhi-bhvan- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question True False Bhvana is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dna) and ethical conduct (sla). Merit (pu ya/pua) is an important concept within Buddhist thought. It is what is accumulated through good and wholesome deeds. The production of merit is important as it can have positive effects on the lives of individuals, generate desirable rebirths and also allow one to access higher levels of spiritual attainment Next Question Bhvana is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dna) and ethical conduct (sla). Merit (pu ya/pua) is an important concept within Buddhist thought. It is what is accumulated through good and wholesome deeds. The production of merit is important as it can have positive effects on the lives of individuals, generate desirable rebirths and also allow one to access higher levels of spiritual attainment Next Question A. WorshipWorship B. PilgrimagePilgrimage C. Listening to a sermonListening to a sermon For the laity acts of cultivation focus on devotional acts as these cause religious states of mind. This covers: Worship (pja) can take the form of prostrationns, circumambulation and the offering of flowers, lamps or incense. Pilgrimage to holy sites such as Bodh Gaya, Sarnath and Lumbini. Also one can visit any local stpas and relics. Creation of images of the Buddha. Listening to a sermon or Dharma talk Next Question True False For the Sa gha the practice of bhvana can take several forms: The preservation of texts and scriptures. Devotional practices much like those of the laity including pja, pilgrimage and the creation of art and Buddha images. Next Question For the Sa gha the practice of bhvana can take several forms: The preservation of texts and scriptures. Devotional practices much like those of the laity including pja, pilgrimage and the creation of art and Buddha images. Next Question What would this statue be used for? (Myanmar, 2009) A. PunishmentPunishment B. MeditationMeditation C. Initiating novicesInitiating novices This statue of a corpse is used by monks as a tool for meditation as it makes them reflect on the nature of life and reality (Myanmar, 2009). Next Question This statue of a corpse is used by monks as a tool for meditation as it makes them reflect on the nature of life and reality (Myanmar, 2009). Next Question A. SeparationSeparation B. RecollectionRecollection C. DejectionDejection Meditation can take the form of recollections (anusm ti/anussati) of the Buddha, Sa gha and Dharma. Recollections can be seen as the basis on calm (amatha/samatha) meditation. This form of meditation stills the mind, it is understood to be a vital tool in developing concentration. Next Question Meditation can take the form of recollections (anusm ti/anussati) of the Buddha, Sa gha and Dharma. Recollections can be seen as the basis on calm (amatha/samatha) meditation. This form of meditation stills the mind, it is understood to be a vital tool in developing concentration. Next Question True False Once one has calmed the mind then they can engage in insight (vipayan/vipassan) meditation. This form of meditation allows the individual to gain insight into the true nature of reality. Next Question Once one has calmed the mind then they can engage in insight (vipayan/vipassan) meditation. This form of meditation allows the individual to gain insight into the true nature of reality. Next Question A. Development of concentrationDevelopment of concentration B. Development of the bodyDevelopment of the body C. Development of the mindDevelopment of the mind Citta-bhvan is one of the forms of bhvan as listed earlier: citta-bhvan- development of the mind (D III. 219) kya-bhvan- development of the body (D III. 219) mett-bhvan- development of loving kindness ( J I.196) pa-bhvan- development of wisdom (D III. 219) samdhi-bhvan- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question Citta-bhvan is one of the forms of bhvan as listed earlier: citta-bhvan- development of the mind (D III. 219) kya-bhvan- development of the body (D III. 219) mett-bhvan- development of loving kindness ( J I.196) pa-bhvan- development of wisdom (D III. 219) samdhi-bhvan- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question True False Merit is essentially good karma. Karma or kamma can be translated as action. In brahmanical society it was initially understood in terms of ritual behaviour. If one performed a certain ritual action it would have a specific result. Ideas concerning karma evolved and all actions were understood to cause an effect. Actions performed by an individual would cause some sort of effect on the individual in this life, or even in a later life. Merit is essentially good karma. Karma or kamma can be translated as action. In brahmanical society it was initially understood in terms of ritual behaviour. If one performed a certain ritual action it would have a specific result. Ideas concerning karma evolved and all actions were understood to cause an effect. Actions performed by an individual would cause some sort of effect on the individual in this life, or even in a later life.