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Lesson 15: MAHAYANA BUDDHISM
Lesson 15: MAHAYANA BUDDHISM
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1
When did Mahayana Buddhism emerge as a distinct school?
During Buddha’s lifetime
5th and 6th centuries CE
3rd and 4th centuries CE
1st and 2nd centuries CE
2
In Mahayana Buddhism, which concept refers to the idea that nothing has a
lasting essence
or
permanent self
?
Nirvana
Sunyata
Samsara
Karma
3
What does "
Paramita
" mean in Mahayana Buddhism?
Liberation
Meditation practice
Perfection or completeness
A type of monastic order
4
Mahayana Buddhism believes that only monks and nuns can achieve enlightenment.
False
True
5
What was the cause of the
Great Schism
in Buddhism?
Political interference in religious matters
A disagreement on monastic rules and teachings
The introduction of new Buddhist scriptures
Debate over the interpretation of the Four Noble Truths
6
Which of the following best describes the
Bodhisattva
ideal in Mahayana Buddhism?
Delaying one's own enlightenment to help others achieve it
Seeking enlightenment for oneself only
Attaining Nirvana as quickly as possible
Rejecting all forms of religious rituals
7
The concept of "
Sunyata
" in Mahayana Buddhism teaches that all things have a permanent essence.
False
True
8
In Mahayana Buddhism, compassion and wisdom are closely linked and developed together.
False
True
9
Which of the following statements about Mahayana monastic orders is
true
?
They follow the Mahasanghika Vinaya exclusively
All Mahayana sects follow the same Vinaya
Tibetan Buddhism follows the Dharmaguptaka Vinaya
Tibetan Buddhism follows the Mulasarvastivada Vinaya
10
Which of the following describes
"Morality" (Sila Paramita)
in Mahayana Buddhism?
Avoiding all physical activities
Following rules without question
Rejecting all worldly duties
Applying the Dharma wisely in daily life
11
Mahayana Buddhism primarily spread in which of the following regions?
Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Myanmar
Northern Asia, including China, Japan, and Tibet
India and Sri Lanka
The Middle East and Europe
12
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the Six Perfections?
Patience
Devotion
Energy
Generosity
13
The
Great Schism
led to the division between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism.
False
True
14
What is the significance of
wisdom (prajna)
in Mahayana Buddhism?
It is not essential for enlightenment
It is only important for monks and nuns
It is considered the foundation of all the perfections
It represents the ultimate goal of meditation
15
The
Five
Perfections are essential for achieving Buddhahood in Mahayana Buddhism.
False
True
