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What are the three things in which a Buddhist takes refuge?

The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha (correct)
The Three Poisons, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts
The Three Poisons, the Dharma, and the Sangha
The Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts

What is the primary goal of practicing the morality parts of the Eightfold Path?

To achieve enlightenment through meditation
To cultivate the Three Poisons
To understand the Four Noble Truths
To develop good conduct and overcome suffering (correct)

What are the Four Noble Truths similar to in approach?

A medical approach to disease (correct)
A philosophical approach to ethics
A spiritual approach to enlightenment
A psychological approach to well-being

What is the opposite of the Three Poisons in Buddhism?

Generosity, loving-kindness, and wisdom (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Buddhist meditation according to the handout?

To overcome suffering and achieve enlightenment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when a Buddhist restrains from detrimental external actions according to the morality parts of the path?

It breaks the negative feedback loop of karma (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do Buddhists discern through the cultivation of insight in meditation?

The three aspects of existence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Buddha attain enlightenment/nirvana?

Under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the linguistic root 'nir' in nirvana?

To extinguish (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Bodh Gaya in the life of the Buddha?

Buddha attained enlightenment/nirvana (A) Signup and view all the answers