Buddhism 101: Introduction and Background

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What is the name of the caste Siddhartha's father belonged to?

Koliyan

Kshatriya (correct)

Sakya

Mahayana

What is the primary objective of Buddhism?

To promote the worship of supernatural forces

To establish a new social hierarchy

To meet the basic human needs and solve humankind's spiritual problems (correct)

To spread the teachings of Siddhartha

What is the name of the tribe Siddhartha was born into?

Koliyan

Sakya (correct)

Theravada

Mahayana

What is the significance of the white elephant in Siddhartha's mother's dream?

It represented the spiritual awakening of the child Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?

He who achieves his aims Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of Buddhism's existence?

Over 2,500 years Signup and view all the answers

Who did Siddhartha's father, Suddhodana, arrange for him to marry?

His cousin, Yasodhara Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Siddhartha's encounter with the 'four signs'?

He realized the inevitability of misery and sought liberation Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Siddhartha's meditation under the Bodhi tree?

He achieved enlightenment and attained absolute awakening Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Siddhartha's son?

Rahula Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the devil that tempted Siddhartha during his meditation?

Mara Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the yellow robes Siddhartha wore?

They represented his new life as a hermit Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Buddha's teachings collected in the Southern School of Buddhism?

Pali Canon Signup and view all the answers

At what age did the Buddha start teaching people about his teachings?

45 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the memorial mound built after the Buddha's death?

Stupa Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Theravada tradition of Buddhism?

Non-theistic Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Buddha's death?

Dysentery from a meal received from a metalworker Signup and view all the answers

What was done with the Buddha's remains after his death?

They were cremated and divided into eight clan groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of dukkha in Buddhism?

A feeling of unsatisfactoriness Signup and view all the answers

What is the Second Noble Truth in Buddhism?

The cause of suffering is desires Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Fourth Noble Truth in Buddhism?

To lead individuals to the path of ending craving and desire Signup and view all the answers

What are the five khandas or mental and physical elements in Buddhism?

Physical form, feelings, understanding, will, and consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of anitya or anicca in Buddhism?

The impermanence of all things Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of the path to ending suffering in Buddhism?

Morality, meditation, and wisdom Signup and view all the answers