Buddhism (World Religions) Quiz

Head of the hierarchy of the Vajrayana Buddhist clergy 

T/F: The 4 Noble Truths have to deal with suffering and desire.

A saint, or one who has become enlightened

Buddhism holds that salvation must be won through

T/F: NIRVANA cannot be truly explained or understood until it is experienced.

T/F: Both Buddhism and Hinduism teach the doctrine of SAMSARA.

T/F: When Gautama looked deeply within himself, he discovered the eternal self.

T/F: The Five Precepts apply only to Buddhist monks and nuns.

Siddhartha Gautama was born into (Can be more than one answer)

Which of the Four Passing Sights filled Gautama with hope?

The Eightfold Path sets forth

Gautama finally attained enlightenment when he

Largest division of Buddhism and focuses on the Buddha himself as a divine savior

T/F: There are NO similarities between Siddhartha and Jesus.

Buddha was a 

State of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation

Resonating chants

Which is NOT focal point of Buddhist training embraced by 8fold path?

"Awakened/Enlightened One"

For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is

Division that focuses on the teachings of the Buddha

T/F: The best way to understand Buddhism is to experience it. 

What religious foundation does Buddhism stem from?

Division that harnesses sensual energies to propel individuals toward enlightenment

T/F: The life of Siddhartha Gautama is known more thru legend than verifiable fact.