Buddhism Preliminary SOR

Question 1

What is a Buddhist nun called?

Accepted Answer

Bhikkunis

Question 2

Which variant of Buddhism remains closest to the strict teachings of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Theravada

Question 3

What word describes the Buddhist concept of the cycle of life?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Question 4

Who was the first female disciple of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Mahapajapati

Question 5

Which word best describes the Buddhist concept of cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

Karma

Question 6

Which of the 4 Noble Truths claims that life is dukkha?

Accepted Answer

First

Question 7

Siddhartha was born in...

Accepted Answer

Lumbini

Question 8

Which of the following would a Buddhist monk NOT be allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

What is the Mahayana word for an enlightened person who stays on earth to lead others to truth?

Accepted Answer

Bodhisattva

Question 10

How do I end suffering?

Accepted Answer

Following the Eightfold Path

Question 11

Which Sanskrit word means 'community'?

Accepted Answer

Sangha

Question 12

Which Buddhist Council was responsible for confirming the Dharma?

Accepted Answer

The Council at Rajagriha

Question 13

During prayer, what would a Buddhist take refuge in?

Accepted Answer

The Three Jewels

Question 14

Which of the following concepts best explains 'anatta'?

Accepted Answer

The self is an illusion

Question 15

What is the code followed by monks and nuns is called?

Accepted Answer

Vinaya

Question 16

What 'mark of existence' is the Pali word for impermanence?

Accepted Answer

Anicca

Question 17

After following extreme asceticism for 7 years, Buddha discovered what?

Accepted Answer

The Middle Way

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