Buddhism Teachings and Beliefs

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What are the three books called that compile the teachings of Buddhism?

Sutta Pitaka, Diamond Sutra, Heart Sutra
Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka (correct)
Vinaya Pitaka, Mahayana Sutras, Tripitaka
Abhidhamma Pitaka, Dhammapada, Jataka Tales

What is the language in which the Buddha preached?

Magadhi
Pali (correct)
Sanskrit
Prakrit

What is the ultimate goal a person can achieve in Buddhism?

Reincarnation
Enlightenment
Nirvana (correct)
Moksha

What did the Buddha emphasize on?

<p>Moral virtues like honesty and kindness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was expected of the monks in the sangha?

<p>Give up family life and spend most of their time in prayer and meditation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What language did Buddha preach in?

The language in which Buddha preached.

What are the three main books of Buddhism?

The three main books that compile the teachings of Buddhism.

What's the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

The ultimate goal a person can achieve in Buddhism, a state of liberation from suffering.

What is the Sangha?

The Buddhist community of monks and nuns.

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What did Buddha emphasize on?

The virtues that promote a good and ethical life, essential to Buddhist practice.

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Study Notes

Buddhism Fundamentals

The three books that compile the teachings of Buddhism are called the Tripitaka, consisting of the Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
The Buddha preached in the Magadhi language, which was the local dialect of the region where he lived.
The ultimate goal a person can achieve in Buddhism is to attain Nirvana, a state of liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
The Buddha emphasized on the importance of the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths, which are the core principles of Buddhism.
In the sangha, monks were expected to follow a strict code of conduct, renounce worldly possessions, and dedicate themselves to a life of meditation, study, and spiritual practice.

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Test your knowledge of Buddhism teachings and beliefs with this quiz. Learn about the Tripitakas, the eightfold path, nirvana, and the principles of right livelihood, right effort, right memory, and right meditation.