Buddhism Overview: The Buddha's Teachings

According to the provided text, what is the name of the law that explains how one condition arises out of another, creating a chain of causes?

The text suggests that understanding the mechanism of human psychophysical evolution is essential to break free from the cycle of suffering.

According to Buddhist teachings, what is the ontological status of nirvana?

What is the ultimate goal of escaping the cycle of birth, suffering, and death, as described in the text?

The Buddha believed that achieving nirvana was only possible after death.

What is the term for the assembly of Buddhist monks that studies, teaches, and preserves the teachings of the Buddha?

The 12 links in the chain of dependent origination include ignorance (avijja), karmic predispositions (sankharas), __________, form and body (nama-rupa), and so on.

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Monks receive support from the laity in exchange for their service, which includes teachings on _____.

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The text suggests that ethical conduct is unnecessary to escape the cycle of suffering.

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the 12 links in the chain of dependent origination?

The Buddha's teachings were primarily focused on achieving enlightenment through meditation and contemplation.

What is the consequence of not understanding the mechanism of human evolution?

What is the significance of the monastery in Buddhist practice?

What is the primary motivation for individuals to become mendicants?

What motivated followers of the Buddha to settle in permanent monastic settlements (vihāras)?

King Aśoka took a protective interest in the Buddhist monastic community.

What were the major developments in Buddhist monastic life during King Aśoka's reign?

___ were established as centers of Buddhist learning and propaganda, supported by the influence of King Aśoka.

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What impacted Buddhism before its disappearance from India in the 13th century?

Buddhist monasteries served only as places of worship and had no educational role.

What function did the laity perform in relation to the Buddhist monastic community?

What movement is considered a continuation of a transitional school between older conservative schools?

The fourth council held under King KANIŞKA is recognized by southern Buddhists.

What was the primary focus of the fourth council held under King KANIŞKA?

The Buddha was a charismatic leader who founded a distinctive religious __________.

The Sarvästivādins viewpoint was viewed as what kind of synod during the fourth council?

Some followers of the Buddha were laypersons who provided support to wandering ascetics.

During the first several centuries after the Buddha's __________, his teachings were preserved and developed.

Which new Buddhist sect emerged in Thailand during the 19th century?

The Theravāda tradition spread to Cambodia and Laos within two centuries after its presence in Thailand.

What significant event in the 19th century affected Buddhism in Thailand?

In Myanmar, Buddhist society was disrupted under the military regime of General ______.

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What major change occurred in the Theravāda community during the late 20th century?

The Mon population was the dominant group in Thailand by the late 13th century.

Which country remained independent during the 19th century and saw modernization efforts in Buddhism?

What were the two main factions that emerged from the controversy between the monks of Vajji and Yasa?

The third Buddhist council was convened by Emperor Aśoka in Patna.

What was the name of the treatise completed during the third Buddhist council?

The controversy at the third Buddhist council involved the ______ of past and future states of consciousness.

Which of the following practices were considered too lenient by the council?

The Sarvãstivädins, after their views were condemned at the third council, relocated to Mathur°a in the northwest.

What was the primary reason for the division between the HĂSAŃGHiKA school and the Sthaviravãda (Theravãda) school?

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions: