Buddhism and Siddhartha Gautama

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Which clan did Siddhartha Gautama belong to?

  • Shakya
  • Vatsa
  • Bharadwaj
  • Gautama (correct)

What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?

  • The one who is destined for greatness
  • One who has achieved his goal (correct)
  • The one who brings peace to the world
  • The one who walks the path of righteousness

What was the caste of Siddhartha Gautama's family?

  • Vaishya
  • Kshatriya (correct)
  • Shudra
  • Brahmin

What unusual occurrence happened when Siddhartha Gautama was born?

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Who did Siddhartha Gautama marry before becoming the founder of Buddhism?

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What motivated Siddhartha Gautama to follow a path to solve human sufferings?

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What is the significance of Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day')?

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What does Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day') commemorate?

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Who is the founder of Christianity?

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What does the 5th Commandment in Christianity forbid?

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What is the central celebration for Christians?

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What are the two great precepts that summarize all God's laws in Christianity?

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What do Christians observe during Lent period?

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Which event does Christmas commemorate?

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How do Christians observe Easter?

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What does the 7th Commandment in Christianity prohibit?

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Study Notes

Siddhartha Gautama

  • Belonged to the Shakya clan
  • 'Siddhartha' means 'he who achieves his goal'
  • His family belonged to the Kshatriya caste
  • At birth, unusual occurrence: a white elephant with six tusks appeared in a dream to his mother, Maya

Early Life and Marriage

  • Married Yasodhara before becoming the founder of Buddhism

Path to Enlightenment

  • Motivated to solve human sufferings after seeing four sights: an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a wandering ascetic

Buddhist Celebrations

  • Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day'): commemorates Buddha's first sermon
  • Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day'): commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing away

Christianity

  • Founder: Jesus Christ
  • 5th Commandment: forbids killing
  • Central celebration: Christmas
  • Two great precepts summarizing God's laws: love God and love thy neighbor
  • During Lent: Christians observe 40 days of prayer, fasting, and charity
  • Easter: commemorates Jesus' resurrection
  • 7th Commandment: prohibits adultery

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