Three Jewels and Main Branches of Buddhism Quiz

Buddhism Basics

• The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to attain Nirvana, a state of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

The Eightfold Path

• The Eightfold Path is a crucial part of Buddhist teachings.
• It consists of Right Understanding, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.
• Wrong View is NOT part of the Eightfold Path.

Key Concepts

• Samsara refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism.
• The Three Jewels (Triple Gem) in Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

Branches of Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes compassion and the salvation of all beings.

Meditation and Mindfulness

• Mindfulness (Vipassanā) is the key practice in Buddhism aiming to cultivate awareness, concentration, and insight.

Hinduism and Buddhism Comparisons

• Moksha in Hinduism is similar to the Buddhist concept of Nirvana, a state of liberation.
• The Hindu practice of Yoga is closely related to the Buddhist Eightfold Path.
• Samsara in Buddhism is equivalent to the Hindu belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
• The Hindu concept of Triratna (Three Jewels) is parallel to the Buddhist teaching of the Three Jewels (Triple Gem).

Test your knowledge on the Three Jewels (Triple Gem) of Buddhism including Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, as well as the main branches of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Learn about the spread of Buddhism around the world.