Buddhism Term Quiz

The doctrine of non-violence toward all living beings

The 5 rules that Buddhists follow.

The Noble Truth of the Extinction of Suffering

The teachings of the Buddha and his idea of the “truth” concerning the “laws” of the universe.

Sometimes called the “final nirvana”; the state attained upon the death of someone who has achieved nirvana.

Impermanence; the idea that the world is in constant flux.

The community of Buddhist monks and nuns.

One who practices very strict devotions using severe self-denial

The last of the Four Noble Truths. This is the path leading to the end of suffering.

the totality of one’s thoughts and actions, which determines one’s fate in the next life.

An everlasting state of great joy and peace resulting from the end of desire and suffering.

Scriptures establishing the teachings of Buddhism.

The Enlightened or Awakened One

Symbolic phrases that are chanted.

The idea that suffering is inevitable

The transference of consciousness into new bodies; being born again.

a compassionate being who enlightens himself or herself and helps others to be enlightened

The Noble Truth of Suffering:

Someone who has achieved nirvana

The Buddha’s diagnosis of the 4 main problems in life

The ruler and spiritual leader of Tibet.

Maps, or geometrical diagrams, of the spiritual journey.

The hand gestures that determine a person’s state of mind

The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering

The Noble Truth Leading to the Extinction of Suffering

the notion that there is no permanent self, and that a person is a changing combination of components.

Endless cycle of rebirths