Buddhism

Question 1

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Buddha( Siddartha Gautama)

Question 2

What are the key beliefs of Buddhism?

Answer 2

Four noble truths
Eightfold path
Enlightenment
Nirvana

Question 3

What is the scripture of Buddhism?

Answer 3

Tripitaka

Question 4

What does the scripture of Buddhism contain?

Answer 4

.Three baskets
.Sutta Pitaka contains the teachings of the Buddha

Question 5

What is the form of worship for Buddhism?

Answer 5

Meditation

Question 6

Where do Buddhists pray

Answer 6

Shrine or Temple

Question 7

What is the rite of passage for Buddhism

Answer 7

Ordination-becoming a monk

Question 8

What happens when you go through ordination

Answer 8

~dressed in nice clothes
~heads are shaved
~given saffron robes

Question 9

What is the festival for Buddhism

Answer 9

Wesak-celebrates the life of the Buddha

Question 10

What happens on Wesak

Answer 10

~wash statues of the Buddha
~set free captive animals
~eat vegetarian food
~make offerings of flowers, candles and incense

Question 11

What is the place of pilgrimage for Buddhism

Answer 11

Body Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple