severe self-discipline and denial of comfort

What does samsara mean in a Buddhist context?

continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

Suffering can only be overcome if you worship the Buddha.

What is a bodhisattva?

a being who delays nirvana to help others

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1
What are the Three Jewels (Triratna)?
Karma, Nirvana, Samsara
Middle Way, Four Sights, Eightfold Path
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
2
What is asceticism?
extreme wealth and luxury
political activism
severe self-discipline and denial of comfort
constant meditation
3
What does samsara mean in a Buddhist context?
a meditation technique
a Buddhist text
continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth
a path to enlightenment
4
What is the "Middle Way"?
Religious laws
Balance between extremes
Complete self denial
Specific meditation techniques
5
In Buddhism, dharma is...
the Buddhist meditation techniques
a type of prayer
the Buddha's teachings
the community of nuns and monks
6
This form of Buddhism is found in East Asia and emphasized universal compassion.
Zen Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
7
What does sangha refer to?
meditation techniques
sacred text
community of monks and nuns
Buddhist
8
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
The root of suffering is desire or attachment.
The Eightfold Path is the way to escape suffering.
Suffering can only be overcome if you worship the Buddha.
There is suffering in the world.
9
What does "dukkha" primarily mean?
physical pain
suffering or dissatisfaction
religious ritual
happiness
10
In Buddhism, karma is
religious offering
meditation practice
law of cause and effect
system of divine punishment
11
What is a bodhisattva?
a being who delays nirvana to help others
a meditation technique
sacred Buddhist text
a Buddhist temple
12
A state of complete liberation from suffering in Buddhism...
moksha
nirvana
Buddha
samsara
13
This form of Buddhism is the oldest and focuses on individual Enlightenment.
Tibetan Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
14
A set of practices to guide a person towards Enlightenment.
Four Noble Truths
Triratna
Four Sights
Eightfold Path
15
Which of the following was NOT one of the Four Sights?
a sick man
a holy man
a sad man
an old man

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