Buddhism Review

When the buddha died, there was no one person to serve as his successor.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion.

What does Dukkha mean?

Which of these is NOT one of the categories of the Noble Eightfold Path?

What is the oldest branch of Buddhism, called the "Way of the elders" ?

What flower is considered a metaphor for the enlightenment process in Buddhism?

What Branch of Mahayana Buddhism most commonly found in Tibet and Mongolia?

Which of these is NOT true about the Buddha?

community of Buddhist followers (Monks and Nuns)

Indian language favored by the Mahayana branch of Buddhism

What Mauryan ruler was the first to adopt Buddhism?

Where was the Buddha born?

Triple ____ , is where Buddhist find refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha (community).

According to Buddhist teachings, the cause of suffering is

Buddhism teaches that a person's thoughts are the main source of life's struggles.

seeking neither worldly indulgence nor extreme self-denial

demon encountered by Buddha before true enlightenment

17 syllable poem associated with Zen Buddhism

fate or destiny based on consequences of actions

Branch of Buddhism most commonly found in China, Japan, and Korea?

traveling preacher who has given up worldly comforts (relies on donations / beggar)

Buddhist shrine or temple (ashes of the Buddha)

In what way did Mara tempt the Buddha before he was enlightened?

Which is NOT one of the 8 teachings of the Eighfold Path?

high priest in Tibetan Buddhism

How old was Buddha when he attained enlightenment?

recurring cycle of birth and death

enlightened one who serves as a model for Buddhists to emulate

Which one is NOT one of the four sights

given name of the Buddha

Buddhist meditation has grown in popularity in western culture in recent generations.

"3 baskets" of sacred writings

sacred saying uttered repeatedly to aid in meditation

highest stage of Enlightenment, no desire, place of liberation that an enlightened soul reaches

Buddhism teaches in great detail about the after-life.

Right Effort in the Eightfold Path says that Buddhists should prevent _____ and promote _____.