18 Questions
What language did the common people speak in during Buddha's time?
Pali
What did Buddha emphasize as a means to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death?
Eight-Fold Path
Which system did Buddha disapprove of that divided society based on birth?
The caste system
What did the Buddha reject when it came to lifestyle choices?
Both extreme luxury and extreme asceticism
In what language did the Buddha preach his teachings?
Pali
What was the language of the upper castes during Buddha's time?
Sanskrit
What concept did Buddha emphasize for living a virtuous life?
'Eight-Fold Path'
What principle did Buddha advocate against when it came to religious practices?
Vedic sacrifices
Explain the significance of the Eight-Fold Path in Buddha's teachings.
It was a set of principles to help an individual lead a virtuous life.
How did Buddha view the caste system prevalent in society during his time?
He disapproved of it as it divided society based on birth.
What was the language used by the common people during Buddha's time?
Pali and Prakrit
Describe the concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddha's teachings.
It was the liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Explain the significance of Buddha preaching in Pali rather than Sanskrit.
It enabled the common people to understand his teachings.
What lifestyle approach did Buddha advocate for, rejecting both extremes?
The middle path
What term is used to refer to those who followed Buddha's teachings?
Buddhists
What did Buddha oppose when it came to religious practices that involved animal killing?
Vedic sacrifices
List any four principles of the Eight-Fold Path preached by Buddha.
Right Thinking, Right Knowledge, Right Action, Right Observation
How did Buddha's teachings differ from the rituals of the brahmanas?
Buddha preached non-violence and the attainment of Nirvana, while the brahmanas focused on rituals and sacrifices.
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