Buddhism Review Quiz
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What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

  • The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha (correct)
  • The Buddha, the Middle Way, and the Noble Eightfold Path
  • The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Dalai Lama
  • The Dharma, the Sangha, and the Middle Way

What is the meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism?

  • The cycle of rebirth
  • The teachings of the Buddha
  • The rigorous self-denial practiced by ascetics
  • The state of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation (correct)

Who is the head of the Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhist clergy?

  • Dalai Lama (correct)
  • Buddha
  • Siddhartha Guatama
  • Arhat

What is the ultimate goal of all Buddhists?

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What are the Four Noble Truths?

<p>To live is to suffer, suffering is caused by desire, the cessation of suffering can be achieved, and the solution is the Noble Eightfold Path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "anatta" in Buddhism?

<p>No-self (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "Theraveda Buddhism"?

<p>The “way of the Elders” (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Middle Way?

<p>A healthy spiritual life depends on a healthy physical life, all things in moderation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 Precepts?

<p>Do not take life, do not take what is not given, do not engage in sensuous misconduct, do not use false speech, and do not drink intoxicants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "Samsara" in Buddhism?

<p>The cycle of rebirth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 Passing Sights in Buddhism?

<p>A decrepit old man, a diseased man, a corpse, and a religious ascetic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Vajrayana Buddhism?

<p>Tibetan Buddhism, &quot;Vehicle of the Diamond&quot;, believe adherents can attain nirvana in this lifetime, believe in fighting fire with fire, has a hierarchy of clergy headed by the Dalai Lama (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Noble Eightfold Path?

<p>Eight steps to achieve enlightenment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "Middle Way" in Buddhism?

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Flashcards

Three Jewels of Buddhism

The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, fundamental aspects of Buddhist practice.

Nirvana

Ultimate salvation, a state of eternal bliss in Buddhism.

Dalai Lama

Head of the Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhist clergy.

Four Noble Truths

Suffering exists, suffering has a cause, suffering can end, and there is a path to the end of suffering.

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Anatta

No-self, the concept that there is no permanent, unchanging self.

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Theravada Buddhism

The 'way of the elders', one of the main branches of Buddhism.

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Middle Way

A balanced approach to life, avoiding extremes in both indulgence and self-denial.

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Five Precepts

Basic moral guidelines for Buddhists, including refraining from harming others and harmful actions.

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Samsara

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism.

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Four Passing Sights

The sights seen by Siddhartha Gautama that influenced his path to enlightenment: old age, sickness, death, and a religious ascetic.

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Vajrayana Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism known as the 'Diamond Vehicle', focusing on fast-track enlightenment with a complex hierarchy of clergy and emphasis on visualization techniques. (e.g., Tibetan Buddhism)

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Noble Eightfold Path

Eight interconnected aspects of practice that lead to the cessation of suffering and the achievement of enlightenment, including right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.

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Test your knowledge of Buddhism with this review quiz! From the 4 Noble Truths to the 5 Precepts, this quiz covers some of the most important aspects of Buddhist teachings. See how much you know about Buddhism and challenge yourself to learn more.

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