Buddhism (World Religions) Quiz

T/F: The Five Precepts apply only to Buddhist monks and nuns.

Which is NOT focal point of Buddhist training embraced by 8fold path?

Buddha was a 

T/F: NIRVANA cannot be truly explained or understood until it is experienced.

State of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation

Siddhartha Gautama was born into (Can be more than one answer)

"Awakened/Enlightened One"

T/F: Both Buddhism and Hinduism teach the doctrine of SAMSARA.

Division that harnesses sensual energies to propel individuals toward enlightenment

T/F: When Gautama looked deeply within himself, he discovered the eternal self.

Resonating chants

T/F: The 4 Noble Truths have to deal with suffering and desire.

T/F: The best way to understand Buddhism is to experience it. 

The Eightfold Path sets forth

Largest division of Buddhism and focuses on the Buddha himself as a divine savior

A saint, or one who has become enlightened

Head of the hierarchy of the Vajrayana Buddhist clergy 

Which of the Four Passing Sights filled Gautama with hope?

Buddhism holds that salvation must be won through

Division that focuses on the teachings of the Buddha

What religious foundation does Buddhism stem from?

For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is

Gautama finally attained enlightenment when he

T/F: There are NO similarities between Siddhartha and Jesus.

T/F: The life of Siddhartha Gautama is known more thru legend than verifiable fact.