Buddhsim

Question 1

What was the birth name of Buddha?

Answer 1

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 2

True or False: The Buddha was born into a royal family.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Buddha attained enlightenment under the _____ tree.

Answer 3

Bodhi

Question 4

What age did Siddhartha Gautama leave his palace to seek enlightenment?

Answer 4

29

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What is the term for the teachings of the Buddha? A) Dharma B) Karma C) Nirvana D) Sangha

Answer 5

A) Dharma

Question 6

What is the primary goal of Early Buddhism?

Answer 6

The primary goal of Early Buddhism is to achieve Nirvana

Question 7

True or False: The Four Noble Truths are fundamental teachings in Early Buddhism.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Eightfold Path consists of eight practices that lead to _______.

Answer 8

Nirvana

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths? A) The truth of suffering, B) The truth of the cause of suffering, C) The truth of eternal life, D) The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering.

Answer 9

C) The truth of eternal life

Question 10

What is the significance of the concept of ‘Anatta’ in Early Buddhism?

Answer 10

‘Anatta’ signifies the doctrine of non-self

Question 11

What is the primary goal of Early Buddhism?

Answer 11

The primary goal of Early Buddhism is to achieve Nirvana

Question 12

True or False: The Four Noble Truths are fundamental teachings in Early Buddhism.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The Eightfold Path consists of eight practices that lead to _______.

Answer 13

Nirvana

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths? A) The truth of suffering, B) The truth of the cause of suffering, C) The truth of eternal life, D) The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering.

Answer 14

C) The truth of eternal life

Question 15

What is the significance of the concept of ‘Anatta’ in Early Buddhism?

Answer 15

‘Anatta’ signifies the doctrine of no-self

Question 16

What was the name of the Buddha before his enlightenment?

Answer 16

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 17

True or False: Siddhartha was born into a royal family.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini, which is in present-day _____.

Answer 18

Nepal

Question 19

What significant event occurred when Siddhartha Gautama was born?

Answer 19

He was prophesied to either become a great king or a spiritual leader.

Question 20

Multiple choice: At what age did Siddhartha leave his palace to seek enlightenment? A) 29 B) 35 C) 25

Answer 20

A) 29

Question 21

What is the primary goal of the Buddhist aesthetic life?

Answer 21

To achieve enlightenment and inner peace.

Question 22

True or False: The Buddhist aesthetic life emphasizes material wealth and possessions.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The practice of __________ is central to the Buddhist aesthetic life, focusing on mindfulness and meditation.

Answer 23

meditation

Question 24

Which of the following is a key principle in the Buddhist aesthetic life? (A) Attachment, (B) Impermanence, (C) Indulgence

Answer 24

B) Impermanence

Question 25

Describe the concept of 'simplicity' in the context of the Buddhist aesthetic life.

Answer 25

involves living with minimal distractions.

Question 26

Who’s the best mum in the world

Answer 26

Hilary Douglas-smith