24 Questions
What is the name of the caste Siddhartha's father belonged to?
Kshatriya
What is the primary objective of Buddhism?
To meet the basic human needs and solve humankind's spiritual problems
What is the name of the tribe Siddhartha was born into?
Sakya
What is the significance of the white elephant in Siddhartha's mother's dream?
It represented the spiritual awakening of the child
What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?
He who achieves his aims
What is the approximate duration of Buddhism's existence?
Over 2,500 years
Who did Siddhartha's father, Suddhodana, arrange for him to marry?
His cousin, Yasodhara
What was the outcome of Siddhartha's encounter with the 'four signs'?
He realized the inevitability of misery and sought liberation
What was the result of Siddhartha's meditation under the Bodhi tree?
He achieved enlightenment and attained absolute awakening
What was the name of Siddhartha's son?
Rahula
What was the name of the devil that tempted Siddhartha during his meditation?
Mara
What was the significance of the yellow robes Siddhartha wore?
They represented his new life as a hermit
What is the name of the Buddha's teachings collected in the Southern School of Buddhism?
Pali Canon
At what age did the Buddha start teaching people about his teachings?
45
What is the name of the memorial mound built after the Buddha's death?
Stupa
What is the characteristic of the Theravada tradition of Buddhism?
Non-theistic
What was the cause of the Buddha's death?
Dysentery from a meal received from a metalworker
What was done with the Buddha's remains after his death?
They were cremated and divided into eight clan groups
What is the concept of dukkha in Buddhism?
A feeling of unsatisfactoriness
What is the Second Noble Truth in Buddhism?
The cause of suffering is desires
What is the goal of the Fourth Noble Truth in Buddhism?
To lead individuals to the path of ending craving and desire
What are the five khandas or mental and physical elements in Buddhism?
Physical form, feelings, understanding, will, and consciousness
What is the concept of anitya or anicca in Buddhism?
The impermanence of all things
What are the three aspects of the path to ending suffering in Buddhism?
Morality, meditation, and wisdom
Get to know the basics of Buddhism, a practical and solution-focused religion. Learn about its historical background, divisions, and presence in various Asian countries. Test your understanding of Buddhism's objective and its approach to human needs.
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