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Noble truth or eightfold path? "Act kindly, honestly, and respectfully."
eightfold path
noble truth
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In Mahayana Buddhism/The Great Vehicle...
It contains the lowest percentage of followers
It is mainly practiced in Tibet
a lot of bells, rituals and drumming are used
anyone can attain enlightenment; not just monks
3
Bodhisattavas focus mostly on their own achievenment of Nirvana and usually at the expense of others.
True
False
4
Where did Buddhism originate?
Japan
Tibet
China
India
5
the Four Noble Truths are about freeing yourself from suffering
True
False
6
Buddhism rejects all of these Hindu ideas excpet for...
the human soul
using a 'fancy' scripture language like sanskrit
samsara
the caste system
7
What is the middle way?
To be living between the two extremes
Name of a Buddhist song
What Siddhartha called the dirt path he used to leave home
To live a healthy life by extreme self denial.
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Which of the four noble truths comes first?
Life is suffering-Dukkha
To remove desire ,follow the Eightfold path-Magga
The cure for suffering is to remove-Nirvana
The cause of suffering is desire-Tahna
9
Which is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is caused by joy
The Eightfold Path leads to nirvana
The way to stop suffering is to achieve nirvana
Suffering is caused by desire
10
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
Many Gods
The Sangha
Reincarnation
Caste System
11
Which is one of the steps of the Eightfold Path?
Dharma
Right Mindfulness
Nirvana
Sangha
12
The Eightfold Path is
The correct position to rest your body in to attain nirvana
followers should live their lives according to these 8 Teachings
A remote island of destiny that can only be reached by this pathway or gate
necesssary to sustain all life on Earth
13
What does Zen mean?
Peace
Chinese
Meditation
Devotion
14
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?!
fulfill our destiny and establish our purpose in our lives
end suffering and become open minded and wealthy
end suffering and attain absolute peace and joy
fulfill our destiny and establish expectations
15
The three refuges, or jewels, are...
The places Buddhists run to when they are in trouble from the police
The Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha
Piles of rubbish
The places Buddhists go to when the die
16
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Lao Tzu
There was no founder
Mahatma Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
17
When Siddharta Gautama decided to set out on his journey to find answers to the problem of suffering
The Four Noble Truths
The Four Passing Sights
The Eightfold Path
The Great Going Forth
18
According to Zen Buddhism, what is the most common technique used for reaching enlightenment?
A ritual washing of the head, body and legs
None of the above
Taking martial arts classes
Sit with a straight back and taking deep breaths
19
Vesak is a holiday observed by Buddhists. It is a day to celebrate...
the beginning of spring
a harvest celebration
the end of winter
Buddha's Birthday
20
Which of the following is NOT an object used in Tibetan Buddhism?
totem
mandala
mudra
mantra
21
Siddhartha was born into the...
priestly caste
merchant cast
dalit caste
warrior caste
22
Which is not one of the four Noble Truths?
All life is suffering
Follow the eight-fold path
Treat others the way you want to be treated
The cause of suffering is desire
23
In Buddhism,
Annica
is the belief that:
All of the above
Everything is temporary
Nothing is lasts forever
Impermanence
24
What is Zazen?
A type of seated meditation
A form of energy used to fuel oneself
A religous movie
A form of physical exercise
25
To practice Zazen one needs to be doing...
chanting Budhist sutras
sung prayer
exercises like tai chi
sitting medition
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This Buddhist ritual symbol that is often crafted in sand to as a meditation on Impermanence.
Mandala
Yinyang
Vajrayana
Mahayana
27
In Buddhism, the belief is that there is
no permanent self
is:
Reincanation
Dukka
Samsara
Annata
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In Buddhism what does dharma mean?
teaching
no self
meditation
impermanence
29
In Buddhism, this
visual symbol
refers to:
The 8-fold Path
Samsara
Peace and well-being
The 4 Noble Truths
30
The God in Buddhism
does not exist
is the Buddha
is the Dharma
is Siddhartha
31
Buddhism is the fifth largest religion in the world
True
False
32
the noble eightfold path helps you reach nirvana
False
True
33
What is the Dharma in Buddhism?
being involved with the Sangha
doing one’s duty in Buddhism
the teachings of the Buddha
reaching enlightenment
34
What elements of the Eightfold Path are part of ethical conduct?
Right Action, Right effort & Right Concentration
Right Speech, Right Action & Right Livelihood
35
Geography: Mahayana Buddhism is mainly practiced in...
Mongolia
China, Japan, Korea
Europe
Tibet
36
The ‘way to Nirvana’ in Buddhism involves:
Visiting a temple every week
Believing in God
Worshipping Buddha
Following the Eightfold Path
37
The 'Parable of the Poison Arrow' teaches Buddhists to...
That nirvana is possible
Not ponder unanswerable questions
That suffering is inevitable
Ponder unanswerable questions
38
What aid in meditation best represents the belief of impermanence?
Mandalas
Shrines
Flowers
Candles
39
Geography: Theravada Buddhism is mainly practiced in...
China
Mongolia
Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand)
Tibet
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Which of these is NOT part of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
There is an end to suffering
Life has inevitable suffering
The end to suffering begins with meditation
There is a cause to our suffering
41
The Four passing sights are...
There are no four passing sights
An old man, a sick man, a dead man, a holy man
A wise man, a dead man, a ghost, and a body
An old man, a sick man, a dead man, a boddha
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What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?
The Buddha, Dukkha and the Sangha
The Buddha, the Refuges and the Dharma
The Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha
The Buddha, the Sangha and the Refuges
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Marks of Existence?
action (karma)
suffering (dukkha)
impermanence (anicca)
no-self (anatta)
44
Which is not one of The Four Noble Truths?
The truth of happiness
The truth of suffering
The truth of the origin of suffering
The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering
45
A form of Japanese Buddhism.
Zen
Heian
Buddhism
Shinto
46
A soul that has not reached Nirvana will continue to be ________ in society.
dead
reborn
imperfect
soulless
47
The three Marks of Existence include all EXCEPT:
Anatta
Dukkha
Sangha
Anicca
48
Vajrayana Buddhism/Vehicle of the Diamond is ...
Mainly practiced in Sri Lanka & Thailand
free from mandalas and other meditation methods
Mainly practiced in Tibet
Mainly practiced in China
49
Noble truth or eightfold path? "All life is suffering."
noble truth
eightfold path
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This form of Buddhism focuses more on the teachings of Buddha & many monks are a part of it.
Mayahanana/The Great Vehicle
Theravada/Way of the Elders
Vajyriana/The Diamond Vehicle
