Buddhism

Question 1

what is the name of the Buddhist God

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Question 2

number of Buddhists in america

Accepted Answer

5-6 million

Question 3

charitable giving to monks is a virtue in Buddhism, what does this lead to?

Accepted Answer

better rebirths, merit accumulation

Question 4

what is the Buddhist holy book called

Accepted Answer

Tripitaka

Question 5

what does the fish represent

Accepted Answer

harmony, peace

Question 6

the Buddha is believed to have lived in modern day Nepal from birth to death

Accepted Answer

true

Question 7

how many followers does Buddhism have

Accepted Answer

over 500 million

Question 8

what does the wheel of life represent

Accepted Answer

life, rebirth, death, birth

Question 9

what does the parasol represent

Accepted Answer

sheltered, protected

Question 10

what is the main focus of the religion

Accepted Answer

personal, spiritual development

Question 11

what % of china is Buddhist

Accepted Answer

18.2%

Question 12

in 2011, how much of Canada's population was Buddhist

Accepted Answer

1.1%

Question 13

definition of Buddhism

Accepted Answer

an adherent of the religion based on the teachings of Buddha

Question 14

when did the Buddhist age of china begin

Accepted Answer

4th century

Question 15

what is one big belief in the Buddhist Faith

Accepted Answer

nothing is fixed or permanent, change is always possible

Question 16

where do Buddhists pray

Accepted Answer

in a temple, in each other's homes

Question 17

what does the vase represent

Accepted Answer

long life

Question 18

what is the name you are given if you believe in Buddhism

Accepted Answer

Buddhist(s)

Question 19

where did Buddhism originate

Accepted Answer

india

Question 20

what does the knot represent

Accepted Answer

all life is connected

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