The Dalai Lama is best described as

The ultimate Buddhist leader/Boddhistava

Siddhartha grew up as

the son of wealthy family within the 3rd Caste level

The 8 fold path not only leads one to Nirvana, but provides

a way to be a better person/human being overall

The 8 Fold Path's purpose is a

8 step approach to reaching nirvana

Mahayana Buddhism distinguishes itself from others because it believes in

people need help reaching Nirvana with Boddhisatvas

Zen Buddhism is best known for

Meditation as a means of reaching nirvana

The Dhammapada and Sutras are examples of

Holy books of the Buddha's teachings

The purpose of a Boddhisatva is

to help others reach enlightenment

The Middle Path would not condone

too much or too little of something

Siddhartha, after his experiences in the real world, was most concerned about which condition?

suffering, and the purpose of life

Buddha's enlightenment was composed in

4 Noble Truths, Nirvana, 8 Fold Path

The first and second Noble Truth indicates that

that there is suffering in the world and its cause is desire

The world and it's cycle of suffering/life

The Fourth Noble truth states that

End suffering with reaching nirvana following the 8fold path

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1
The Dalai Lama is best described as
The ultimate Buddha
A Tibetan Philosopher
The ultimate Buddhist leader/Boddhistava
He who is wise in the ways of science
2
The are _____ main schools of Buddhism
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3
5
3
Siddhartha grew up as
A traveling merchant that was exposed to many ideas
A rich leader in the Brahmin (priest/scholar) Caste
He grew up poor and new what suffering was
the son of wealthy family within the 3rd Caste level
4
The 8 fold path not only leads one to Nirvana, but provides
the truth about the world
a way to be a better person/human being overall
direction to discovering god
helps one cope with life's tragedies
5
The 8 Fold Path's purpose is a
8 step path to be a good Buddhist
8 step approach to reaching nirvana
the first 8 pages in the Dhammapada
provide ways of healing from earthly desires
6
Which is not a form of Zazen Meditation?
Archery and Koans
Tea and Calligraphy
Rock Gardens and Koans
Martial Arts and Karate
7
Mahayana Buddhism distinguishes itself from others because it believes in
multiple deities
In Yoga as a part of practice
people need help reaching Nirvana with Boddhisatvas
that anyone can reach Nirvana
8
Zen Buddhism is best known for
Its tea, caligraphy and artwork
It's yoga practices and rituals
Meditation as a means of reaching nirvana
The use of the Dalai Lama
9
Siddhartha became the Buddha when he
sat under the Boddhi tree
reached Moksha
followed asceticism
became "enlightened"
10
The Dhammapada and Sutras are examples of
Holy books of the Buddha's teachings
Buddha's hand written auto biography
Holy books for Mahayana Buddhism
Ways to follow the 8 fold path
11
Karma is best described as
a way of life
you get out what you put in
a part of the 8 fold path
a school of Buddhism
12
Buddhism is mostly considered monotheistic
true
false
13
Mahayana Buddhism is known for its use of
Boddhisatvas
Meditation
Artwork
Dhammapada
14
What you _________as is determined by your __________
place in the caste system,
Dharma, Karma
Karma, Rebirth (reincarnate)
Rebirth (reincarnate), Karma
15
The purpose of a Boddhisatva is
lead people to Buddhist shrines
to help others follow Brahman's laws
lead meditation sessions and yoga
to help others reach enlightenment
16
The Middle Path would not condone
following the ways of asceticism
following a balanced life style
too much of something or an excess
too much or too little of something
17
Buddhism is mostly considered Polytheistic
True
False
18
Siddhartha, after his experiences in the real world, was most concerned about which condition?
how to love one another
how to become rich but charitable
suffering, and the purpose of life
What to do with your troubles
19
Buddha's enlightenment was composed in
6 Noble Truths, Nirvana, 8 Fold Path
4 Noble Truths, Nirvana, 8 Fold Path
4 Noble Truths, Mahayana, 8 Fold Path
4 Noble Truths, Asceticism, 8 Fold Path
20
The idea of "Tanha" says that there are 3 types of
Dukkha
Karma
Love
Desire
21
The first and second Noble Truth indicates that
that there is suffering in the world and its cause is desire
the Buddha is the first enlightened one/reached Nirvana
The 8 fold path leads to enlightenment
one can escape suffering from reaching nirvana
22
Siddhartha Gautama is also known as
Buddhism's main god
The Brahman
The creator of the world
The Buddha
23
Samsara represents
the world and all of it's natural beauty
a pathway to enlightenment
The world and it's cycle of suffering/life
a school of Buddhism
24
The Fourth Noble truth states that
There is a way to end suffering
The true cause of suffering is rooted in human desire
One can end suffering by following Buddhas teachings
End suffering with reaching nirvana following the 8fold path
25
Sangha represents
Community
Living life to the fullest
Obedience
Love
26
Which school of Buddhism has the Dalai Lama
Zen
Theravada
Mahayana
Vajrayana/Tibetan

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