30 Questions
What festival is celebrated in the fall between October 15 and November 15?
Diwali
During which Hindu festival do families light lamps called diyas?
Diwali
What is the purpose of the thread ceremony observed during adolescence in Hinduism?
To show devotion
What symbol is commonly placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts?
Aum
What event involves millions of Hindus gathering to bathe in a sacred river?
Kumbh Mela
In Hindu weddings, what is arranged by the couple's parents?
Marriage
What is the primary purpose of the swastika symbol in Hinduism?
To signify truth and stability
Which Hindu denomination primarily practices Jnana yoga?
Shaivism
What is the main focus of worship for Shaktas?
The goddess Shakti/Devi
Which Hindu denomination is known for its deeply devotional practices?
Vaishnavism
What is the primary purpose of the tika symbol in Hinduism?
To give the wearer a feeling of sacredness and reveal their worshiped deity
Which Hindu denomination is known for its liberal approach to worship?
Smartism
What did the ascetic monk impress upon Siddhartha?
The tranquility and renouncing of material things
What did Siddhartha do after renouncing his status and caste?
He lived in the forest, clothed in yellow robes
How long did Siddhartha practice religious strictness and self-deprivation?
For 6 years
What did Siddhartha realize about the life of deprivation practiced by the five ascetics?
It was no better than a luxurious life
Where did Siddhartha attain his enlightenment?
Seated beneath the pipal tree (bo or bodhi tree) near Bodh Gaya
What did the 500 leading and enlightened disciples of Siddhartha convene to do in 486 BCE?
Compile Siddhartha's teachings
Who is responsible for recalling the Vinaya Pitaka according to the text?
Upali
When were the Sutras written during the schism between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
200 BCE - 200 CE
Who recited the Sutta Pitaka, which includes discourses between Buddha and his disciples?
Ananda
Which Buddhist council was responsible for determining the contents of the Tripitaka?
First Buddhist Council
What is the Abidhamma Pitaka focused on?
Views on the nature of the universe
Which Buddhist scripture serves as the principal source for the life and teachings of Buddha?
Tripitaka
What is the primary focus of the Heart Sutra?
Explaining the concept of nirvana and ultimate reality
What is the primary teaching of the Land of Bliss Sutra?
The teachings about Amitabha Buddha, the celestial Buddha
According to Theravada Buddhism, what is the role of a savior or God?
Buddhism has no place for a savior or God, as salvation is achieved through one's own efforts
What is the concept of anatman or anatta in Buddhism?
The perception that there is nothing permanent in this world
According to the Mahayana tradition, what was Siddhartha's status?
Siddhartha was a benevolent celestial being, not just a mere human being
What are the three fundamental structures of Buddhism, known as the Triratna or Tiratana?
Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
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