Buddhism

Question 1

The Noble Eightfold path

Answer 1

Right:

1. View
2. Thought
3. Speech
4. Action
5. Livelihood
6. Effort
7. Mindfulness
8. Concentration

Question 2

Four Noble Truths

Answer 2

1. Suffering is real
2. Suffering originates from desire
3. There is a way to escape suffering
4. The eightfold path leads to the end of suffering

Question 3

The three poisons

Answer 3

1. Desire/Thirst
2. Anger
3. Delusion

Question 4

Define Dharma

Answer 4

• teachings of the buddha
• all things are connected
• an adherents duty

Question 5

The five precepts (basic moral values, derived directly for the Eightfold path)

Answer 5

1. No killing (respect for life)
2. No stealing (respect for others property)
3. No sexual misconduct (respect for our pure nature)
4. No lying (respect for honesty)
5. No intoxicants (respect for a clear mind

Question 6

The Law of Karma

Answer 6

• every action creates consequences
• bad consequences result from inappropriate behavior
• following Dharma and the teachings of Buddha create positive Dharma leading to good reincarnation or enlightenment

Question 7

The Pali Canon

Answer 7

record of the words of Buddha, constitutes the entire surviving body of Buddhist literature

Question 8

Guidance when it comes to human ethics

Answer 8

consequences result from actions, must have right thought, speech, and deeds to achieve good karma in an effort to reach nirvana or enlightenment