Exploring the Diversity of Buddhism
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Which branch of Buddhism emphasizes compassion to help others?

  • Zen Buddhism
  • Mahayana Buddhism (correct)
  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Theravada Buddhism

Which branch of Buddhism emphasizes living the right life by accumulating right words and actions?

  • Mahayana Buddhism
  • Zen Buddhism
  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Theravada Buddhism (correct)

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

  • Enlightenment
  • Liberation from suffering (correct)
  • Nirvana
  • Self-realization

What is the meaning of the term 'Lama' in Tibetan Buddhism?

<p>Highest or Superior being (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of Buddhist thought according to the text?

<p>Anatman (non-self) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Tamjinchi' refer to in Buddhism?

<p>The three vices of greed, anger, and foolishness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate thing one can do to get out of suffering according to the text?

<p>Meditation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Buddha' in Buddhism?

<p>Enlightened one (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Buddhism, what is the concept of Emptiness (or Voidness)?

<p>All things are caused by direct causes and indirect causes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Emptiness (or Voidness) mean in Buddhism?

<p>All value judgments depend on relative standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Buddhism, what is the relationship between karma and Emptiness (or Voidness)?

<p>Karma is the indirect cause of Emptiness (or Voidness) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of existence according to Emptiness (or Voidness)?

<p>Existence is subject to change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Emptiness (or Voidness) and value judgments?

<p>Value judgments depend on relative standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Buddhism, what does Emptiness (or Voidness) imply about the nature of things?

<p>Things can be viewed differently based on relative standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Emptiness (or Voidness) and meaninglessness?

<p>Emptiness (or Voidness) implies that anything can be anything (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Buddhism, what is the role of karma in determining the nature of things?

<p>Karma influences the changeable nature of things (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of relative standards in understanding Emptiness (or Voidness)?

<p>Emptiness (or Voidness) can be viewed differently based on relative standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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