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1
In Vajrayana Buddhism the head of the clergy hierarchy is the _______.
Sangha
Mahayana
Buddha
Dalai Lama
2
Gautama finally attained enlightenment when he ____________:
perceived his previous lifetimes.
accepted a simple meal.
discovered the Four Noble Truths.
acquired the "divine eye."
3
Mythical ____are Buddhists who seek to help others achieve enlightenment.
Buddha
bodhisattvas
sangha
compassion
4
Buddhism teaches that a life of moderation helps to reduce __________.
compassion
meditation
suffering
sin
5
Of the following beliefs or features, which one does Buddhism
not
share with Hinduism?
liberation from samsara
karma
samsara
the caste system
6
The Noble Eightfold Path sets forth __________.
b. stages to be mastered and left behind
a. extreme religious practices
d. both a and b
c. a life of moderation and ongoing practices
7
The arhat is ______________.
the cycle or rebirth.
a "worthy person" who has become awakened or enlightened.
liberation from the human condition.
the community of practicing Buddhists.
8
This doctrine of the ____ holds that a healthy life depends on a healthy physical life.
meditation
compassion
sufferings
middle way
9
Which of the following concepts is
not
one of the Three Marks of Existence?
impermanence ( anicca)
no- self (anatta)
action (karma)
suffering (dukkha)
10
Which is not a primary focal point of Buddhist training, embraced by by Noble Eightfold Path?
unconditional love
morality
wisdom
concentration
11
Buddhism holds that salvation must be won through _____________.
c. the intervention of arhats
d. both a and c
a. the gods
b. efforts of the human mind
12
Buddha was a _________________
c. supernatural being
d. both a and c
b. god
a. man
13
This kind of Buddhism gives less attention to Buddha and focuses on meditation and wisdom.
Theravada
Sangha
Mahayana
Vajrayana
14
One of the Three Jewels of Buddhism is the ___: the community of monks, nuns and laity.
Dalai Lama
Sangha
Nirvana
Middle Way
15
For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is _________.
the only Buddha
not the first or only Buddha
the most superior deity
the first Buddha
16
The Buddhists ideal of compassion is illustrated in the story of the prince who gave up his...
house and family to feed others
life to feed the starving tiger and her cubs
wealth to help the poor nuns.
money to feed hungry children
17
For Buddhists the state of bliss that represents ultimate salvation is __, akin to Hindu moksha
nirvana
compassion
suffering
sangha
18
This kind of Buddhism focuses on the life of Buddha- it is sometimes called the Great Vehicle.
Mahayana
Theravada
Vayrayana
19
The heart of Buddhist practice lies in ______, which grants insight into the human condition.
meditation
nirvana
compassion
suffering
20
The Three Jewels of Buddhism include all of the following except_____________.
the Sangha
samsara
the Dharma
the Buddha