Theravada Buddhism Quiz
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Which scripture does Theravada Buddhism draw its inspiration from?

  • Bible
  • Quran
  • Vedas
  • Tipitaka/Tripitaka (correct)
  • Where has Theravada Buddhism been the predominant religion for many centuries?

  • China
  • Thailand (correct)
  • India
  • Japan
  • Who is the founder of Buddhism?

  • Siddhartha Gautama (correct)
  • Confucius
  • Laozi
  • Muhammad
  • What is the 'spirit' or 'essence' of Buddha's teachings called?

    <p>Dhamma/Dharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Theravada Buddhists are there worldwide today?

    <p>Over 100 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Law of Dependent Origination also known as?

    <p>Paticca-samuppada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of virtuous actions according to the law of karma?

    <p>Good results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports the arising of desire in the Four Noble Truths?

    <p>Combination of existing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dependent origination explain in the concept of karma?

    <p>Problem of suffering and rebirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of bad deeds according to the law of karma?

    <p>Evil results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Law of Dependent Origination also known as?

    <p>Paticca-samuppada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports the arising of desire in the Four Noble Truths?

    <p>Combination of existing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of bad deeds according to the law of karma?

    <p>Evil consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of virtuous actions according to the law of karma?

    <p>Good results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where has Theravada Buddhism been the predominant religion for many centuries?

    <p>Southeast Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Inspiration

    • Theravada Buddhism draws its inspiration from the Pali Canon, a collection of scriptures.

    History and Prevalence

    • Theravada Buddhism has been the predominant religion for many centuries in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.

    Founder of Buddhism

    • The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha or the Enlightened One.

    Essence of Buddha's Teachings

    • The 'spirit' or 'essence' of Buddha's teachings is called Dhamma or Dharma.

    Number of Theravada Buddhists

    • There are approximately 150 million Theravada Buddhists worldwide today.

    Law of Dependent Origination

    • The Law of Dependent Origination is also known as Pratityasamutpada or the doctrine of conditioned arising.
    • The Law of Dependent Origination explains how desire arises in the Four Noble Truths.
    • The Law of Dependent Origination also explains how karma operates, describing how causes lead to effects.

    Karma and its Consequences

    • According to the law of karma, the result of virtuous actions is a favorable rebirth or a better existence.
    • The result of bad deeds according to the law of karma is an unfavorable rebirth or a worse existence.
    • Ignorance supports the arising of desire in the Four Noble Truths.

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    Test your knowledge of Theravada Buddhism with this quiz. Explore the foundational teachings and scriptures of this ancient school of Buddhism, and discover its influence in Southeast Asia.

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