What is Dependent Arising?

Everything depends on other things for its existence.

The cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Theravada Buddhists believe that humans are made up of 5 aggregates (parts). Which of the following is NOT an aggregate?

Soul = a permanent unchaging self.

What is the goal of Theravada Buddhism?

To become an Arhat and never be reborn again.

What is Theravada Buddhism?

Traditional Buddhism - sticks to teachings of the Buddha.

The belief that everything is empty of real existence.

What is Mahayana Buddhism?

Modern Buddhism - includes many different traditions.

What is the goal of Mahayana Buddhism?

Be a Bodhisattva - keep getting reborn to save others.

What is a bodhisattva?

Someone who postpones nirvana to save all beings.

Who do Pureland Buddhists worship?

Amitabha Buddha (a god-like being)

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1
What is an arhat?
An enlightened person.
A wandering holy man.
Someone who postpones nirvana to save all beings.
A heavenly Buddha.
2
What is Dependent Arising?
Everything depends on other things for its existence.
A form of meditation.
The belief that we depend on our parents.
A type of Buddhism.
3
What is samsara?
A realm of rebirth.
A type of meditation.
The cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
A type of Buddhism.
4
Theravada Buddhists believe that humans are made up of 5 aggregates (parts). Which of the following is NOT an aggregate?
Form = physical matter.
Consciousness = awareness of the world around us.
Sensations = feelings when we come into contact with things.
Soul = a permanent unchaging self.
5
What is the goal of Theravada Buddhism?
To be reborn in the Pureland.
To become an Arhat and never be reborn again.
All of the above.
Be a Bodhisattva - keep getting reborn to save others.
6
What is the goal of Pureland Buddhism?
To become an Arhat and never be reborn again.
Be a Bodhisattva - keep getting reborn to save others.
To be reborn in the Pureland.
All of the above.
7
Which one of these is NOT one of the six perfections?
Generosity
Energy
Dukkha
Patience
8
What is Theravada Buddhism?
Pureland Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Modern Buddhism - includes many different traditions.
Traditional Buddhism - sticks to teachings of the Buddha.
9
What is sunyata?
A country.
A great sunset.
The belief that everything is empty of real existence.
The belief that there is no God.
10
What is the central practice of Pureland Buddhists?
Starving yourself.
Chanting Amitabha's name.
Yoga.
Meditation.
11
Which one of the following is NOT one of the 3 poisons that cause bad karma?
Ignorance
Greed
Hatred
Dukkha
12
What is Mahayana Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism
Traditional Buddhism - sticks to teachings of the Buddha.
Pureland Buddhism
Modern Buddhism - includes many different traditions.
13
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 refuges?
Sangha (monks and nuns)
God
Dharma (teachings of the Buddha)
Buddha
14
What is the goal of Pureland Buddhists?
Arhat
Bodhisattva
To be reborn in the Pureland
To go to heaven
15
What is the goal of Mahayana Buddhism?
To become an Arhat and never be reborn again.
To be reborn in the Pureland.
All of the above.
Be a Bodhisattva - keep getting reborn to save others.
16
What is a bodhisattva?
Someone who postpones nirvana to save all beings.
A heavenly Buddha.
A wandering holy man.
An enlightened person.
17
Who do Pureland Buddhists worship?
Dalai Lama
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
Amitabha Buddha (a god-like being)
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What word is used for the teachings of the Buddha?
Anicca
Dharma
Samsara
Anatta

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