•ACTIVITY 2

I. THREE ASPECTS OR NATURE OF BUDDHA- HOOD

Dharmakaya means “truth body.” The dharmakaya1.E is the absolute; the unity of all things and beings, all
phenomena unmanifested. The dharmakaya is beyond existence or nonexistence, and beyond concepts.
2.C
The dharmakaya is synonymous with perfect enlightenment, beyond all perceptual forms. As such it is
also sometimes synonymous with sunyata, or “emptiness.”
3.A

Sambhogakaya means “bliss body” or 1.E

“reward body.” The “bliss body” is the body that2.C
feels the bliss of enlightenment. It is

Also a Buddha as an object of devotion. A sambhogakaya

3.A Buddha is enlightened and purified of
defilements, yet he remains distinctive.

Nirmanakaya means “emanation body.”

1.E
This is the physical body that is born, walks the earth, and dies. An example is the historical Buddha,
2.C
Siddhartha Gautama,
3.A
Who was born and who died. However, this Buddha also has sambhogakaya and dharmakaya forms as
well. 4.B

II. SIX PERFECTIONS OF MAHAYANA BUDDHISM

Perfection of Giving

Perfection of Behavior and Discipline

Perfection of Forbearance

Perfection of Vigour and Diligence

Perfection of Meditation

Perfection of Transcendent Wisdom

Iii. MATCH COLUMN A TO COLUMN B

1.E

2.C

3.A

4.B

5.I

6.J

7.F

8.G

9.H

10.D