Buddhism Review

According to Buddhist legend, a holy man predicted that Prince Siddhartha was destined to be a great king.

All Buddhists believe that The Buddha is a God incarnated as human.

Buddhists must follow the 5 precepts, one being Ahimsa, which is abstaining from causing suffering to other beings.

Of The Four Noble Truths: Which of the following statements is like the diagnosis that a doctor would give to you?

Traditionally, all Buddhists should not eat after noon.

The lotus flower, statues of the Buddha, mandalas and the dharma wheel

Which item is NOT one of the items that a Buddhist monk can own?

What moment marked the beginning of the Buddha's life as a teacher?

Which is NOT one of the four sights that led Prince Siddharta to search for the end to suffering?

The Buddha taught that a person did not have to be reborn thousands of times to reach enlightenment

The Buddhist community of Bikku (monks) and Bikkuni (nuns) is called Dharma.

Buddhists teachings are contained in collections called sutras, but the most important one is the Tripitaka.

According to the precepts of Buddhism, all Buddhists must refrain from sleeping in a comfortable bed.

What is Nirvana?

Prince Siddhartha reached nirvana through meditation, which is why meditation is central to Buddhist ritual.

Buddhists precepts state that all Buddhists should abstain from drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

Meditation is the most important activity that Buddhists engage in. Other religious actions are secondary.

Which of the following instructions is NOT included in the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism?

Buddhists believe that suffering is caused by desire, greed, ignorance and attachment.

Buddhists don't contemplate God. Prince Siddhartha is not a god.

Which trait: Buddhist monks can be both male and female. Monks help Buddhists gain good karma when donations are given.

A life of luxury as a prince and a life as a deprived ascentic monk led Siddhartha Gautama to discover the Middle Way.

What is the name of the most important Buddhist Scripture?

Buddhists emphasize the importance of individual effort in reaching Nirvana. A priest or a God cannot do this for you.

According to Buddhism, the only thing that is permanent is "the self." This is the teaching of anatta.

Buddhts teaching that all living beings experience suffering; it is no use trying to help alleviate others' suffering.

The practice of Theravada Buddhism focuses on wisdom over compassion.

How does the sand mandala help Buddhists?