Buddhism

Question 1

When did Buddhism start?

Answer 1

2500 years ago

Question 2

How popular is Buddhism (e.g. 1st, 2nd)?

Answer 2

4th largest

Question 3

How many followers does Buddhism have?

Answer 3

520 million (7% of the world’s population)

Question 4

When was Siddhartha Gautama born?

Answer 4

480 BCE

Question 5

What present day country was Siddhartha Gautama born in?

Answer 5

Nepal

Question 6

Why did the king protect his son from the world?

Answer 6

He wanted to hide the prince from all suffering so that he would want to be the king one day

Question 7

How old was Siddhartha Gautama when he first went outside the palace?

Answer 7

29

Question 8

What was the first human suffering Siddhartha saw?

Answer 8

An old man

Question 9

What was the second human suffering Siddhartha saw?

Answer 9

A sick man

Question 10

What was the third and final human suffering Siddhartha saw?

Answer 10

A dead man

Question 11

What happened after Siddhartha first encountered suffering?

Answer 11

He spiraled into an existential crisis

Question 12

Who did Siddhartha see that made him want to change his entire life?

Answer 12

A homeless, content monk

Question 13

How long did Siddhartha fast once he became a monk?

Answer 13

6 years

Question 14

What did Siddhartha Gautama discover after fasting in the wilderness with the monks?

Answer 14

Enlightenment is between luxury and starvation

Question 15

What did Siddhartha do after discovering the truth about where Enlightenment lies?

Answer 15

He ate

Question 16

What tree did Siddhartha meditate under?

Answer 16

The Bodhi Tree

Question 17

What happened after Siddhartha meditated under the tree?

Answer 17

He became the Buddha

Question 18

What is the Buddhist term for “Enlightenment”?

Answer 18

Nirvana

Question 19

What is Dukkha?

Answer 19

Suffering

Question 20

What are the 4 Noble Truths?

Answer 20

Life is Dukkha, Dukkha is caused by Desire, Dukkha ends, and the Eightfold Path ends Dukkha

Question 21

What is included in the first Noble Truth?

Answer 21

Life is Dukkha - dissatisfaction. Dukkha can be sickness, death, unwanted change, and not getting what you want

Question 22

What is included in the second Noble Truth?

Answer 22

Dukkha is caused by Desire. People cling to impermanent parts of life, leading to everyone wanting more. The Buddha taught people to enjoy what you have.

Question 23

What is included in the third Noble Truth?

Answer 23

Dukkha ends - Since we cause Dukkha, we can end it, too

Question 24

What is included in the fourth Noble Truth?

Answer 24

The Eightfold Path ends Suffering. Pretty self explanatory :)

Question 25

What are the parts of the Eightfold Path?

Answer 25

Having the Right View, Thought, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration.

Question 26

What is Right View?

Answer 26

Accepting the 4 Noble Truths

Question 27

What is Right Thought?

Answer 27

Replace negative thoughts with positive ones

Question 28

What is Right Speech?

Answer 28

Focus on and use positive words instead of negative, which cause Dukkha to YOU and OTHERS.

Question 29

What is Right Action?

Answer 29

Practice Ahimsa. Don't hurt yourself, others, and animals.

Question 30

What is Right Livelihood?

Answer 30

Primarily focused on having a JOB that doesn't hurt animals or others, but can apply to being an honest/kind friend, partner, and family member

Question 31

What is Right Effort?

Answer 31

Put effort into having good thoughts (Right Thought)

Question 32

What is Right Mindfulness?

Answer 32

Pay attention/Be in the moment. Don't judge or label your experiences, as they may bring you out of the moment

Question 33

What is Right Concentration?

Answer 33

Focusing on a single thing during meditation. Gives insight

Question 34

Which 3 of the Eightfold Path applies to meditation?

Answer 34

Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration

Question 35

What is Ahimsa?

Answer 35

Nonviolence

Question 36

What is the Sanskrit translation for "Karma"?

Answer 36

Actions with consequences

Question 37

What is Samsara?

Answer 37

The cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth in Buddhism

Question 38

What is Nirvana?

Answer 38

A state of mind where you escape Samsara, is the ultimate goal

Question 39

How long did the Buddha live after reaching Nirvana?

Answer 39

45 years, where he spread the word of Nirvana

Question 40

Who were the Sangha?

Answer 40

Siddhartha's community of monks or loyal followers

Question 41

What did the Sangha do after Siddhartha died?

Answer 41

They spread his teachings as far as they could reach

Question 42

What happens if you have good enough Karma when you die?

Answer 42

You can be reborn as a god

Question 43

What are the two types of Buddhism?

Answer 43

Theraveda and Mahayana

Question 44

Which of the two types of Buddhism is the oldest?

Answer 44

Theraveda

Question 45

What does Theraveda translate to?

Answer 45

"School of the Elders"

Question 46

What type of Buddhism uses texts called Suttas?

Answer 46

Theraveda

Question 47

What are the Suttas?

Answer 47

Ancient oral teachings of the Buddha

Question 48

What language are the Suttas written in?

Answer 48

Pali

Question 49

What is the term for the Suttas when they are all grouped together?

Answer 49

Pali canon. They have less rituals, see Buddha as a human

Question 50

What countries is Theraveda Buddhism located in?

Answer 50

Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos

Question 51

What does Mahayana translate to?

Answer 51

"Great Vehicle"

Question 52

Which of the two types of Buddhism has more texts and teachings?

Answer 52

Mahayana

Question 53

What is the main belief of Mahyana Buddhism?

Answer 53

Bodhisattva

Question 54

What are the Bodhisattva?

Answer 54

Enlightened beings that remain on Earth to help others reach Nirvana

Question 55

Where is Mahayana Buddhism practiced?

Answer 55

Nepal, Mongolia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Tibet

Question 56

What is the sub - branch of Mahayana Buddhism?

Answer 56

Vajrayana

Question 57

What does Vajrayana translate to?

Answer 57

"Diamond Vehicle"

Question 58

What is another name for Vajrayana Buddhism?

Answer 58

Tibetan Buddhism

Question 59

What practices does Vajrayana Buddhism have to speed up the journey to Nirvana?

Answer 59

Mantras, Mandalas, Secret Rituals, Incantations and Deep Mediation

Question 60

What are the teachers of Vajrayana, and who is the leader?

Answer 60

Lamas, leader is the Dalai Lama

Question 61

What area of the world is Buddhism most prevalent?

Answer 61

East Asia and China