Buddhist beliefs

Question 1

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Nirvana

Question 2

True or False: The Buddha is considered a god in Buddhism.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Four Noble ____ are central to Buddhist teachings.

Answer 3

Truths

Question 4

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Answer 4

1. The truth of suffering, 2. The cause of suffering, 3. The end of suffering, 4. The path to the end of suffering.

Question 5

Which path is outlined in Buddhism to achieve enlightenment?

Answer 5

The Eightfold Path

Question 6

True or False: Buddhism is primarily a monotheistic religion.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What does ‘Dharma’ refer to in Buddhism?

Answer 7

The teachings of the Buddha

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Eightfold Path components? A) Right Understanding B) Right Livelihood C) Right Worship

Answer 8

C) Right Worship

Question 9

What is ‘Karma’ in the context of Buddhism?

Answer 9

The law of moral causation

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The concept of ____ refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Answer 10

Samsara

Question 11

What is the significance of meditation in Buddhism?

Answer 11

It is a practice to cultivate mindfulness and concentration.

Question 12

True or False: The Buddha advocated for asceticism as the only path to enlightenment.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What does ‘Sangha’ refer to in Buddhism?

Answer 13

The community of monks and practitioners

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which school of Buddhism emphasizes the role of the Bodhisattva? A) Theravada B) Mahayana C) Zen

Answer 14

B) Mahayana

Question 15

What are the three marks of existence in Buddhism?

Answer 15

Impermanence, suffering, and non-self.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The practice of showing compassion and kindness to all living beings is known as ____.

Answer 16

Metta

Question 17

What is ‘Anatta’ in Buddhist philosophy?

Answer 17

The doctrine of non-self or no permanent self.

Question 18

True or False: Buddhism originated in India.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the Pali Canon?

Answer 19

The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key practice in Zen Buddhism? A) Chanting B) Sitting meditation C) Rituals

Answer 20

B) Sitting meditation

Question 21

What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddhism?

Answer 21

It is the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The teachings of the Buddha are often summarized in the ____.

Answer 22

Three Jewels

Question 23

What are the Three Jewels in Buddhism?

Answer 23

The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

Question 24

True or False: The practice of mindfulness is central to Buddhist teachings.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is 'Nirvana' described as in Buddhism?

Answer 25

The ultimate state of liberation and freedom from suffering.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which concept refers to the interconnectedness of all things in Buddhism? A) Anatta B) Interdependence C) Karma

Answer 26

B) Interdependence

Question 27

What is the role of the 'Bodhisattva' in Mahayana Buddhism?

Answer 27

A being who seeks enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings.