Buddhism

Question 1

Who was Buddhism founded by

Answer 1

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 2

When was Siddhartha Gautama Born

Answer 2

Born around 473 B.C.E

Question 3

Which gods do Buddhists worship

Answer 3

TRICK QUESTION.
they dotn worship but try to gain their own spiritual development and ultimately reach a state of enlightenment

Question 4

What is another word for reaching a state of enlightenment ?

Answer 4

Nirvana. By following the teachings of the Buddha

Question 5

Meaning of Enlightenment

Answer 5

Gaining wisdom, the truth or deep insight into the true nature of life

Question 6

What is a Buddha.

Answer 6

A title meaning ‘The enlightened one’ given to Siddhartha

Question 7

Why do people do meditation or what is meditation

Answer 7

Meditation is concentrating in order to reduce anxiety and relax. We do this to enhance spiritual growth.

Question 8

Where was Siddhartha born in

Answer 8

Lumbini india about 2500 years ago

Question 9

What is the Bodhi tree

Answer 9

Tree of awakening where Siddhartha reached enlightenment

Question 10

Where did Siddhartha readh enlightenment

Answer 10

The Bodhi Tree

Question 11

Summarise the story of Siddhartha Gautama

Answer 11

Born in LUMBINI, is a prince of his kingdom. The king creates a perfect world for him protecting him from any SUFFERING in the world. Realising he had never seen the outside world he decided to take a trip with one of his CHARIOTEERS. Outside the whalls soddartha came across ‘FOUR SIGHTS’. AN OLD PERSON a SICK PERSON, A DEAD PERSON and A HOLY MAN.
He left the PALACE wanting to find the TRUE meaning of life, spending his time with masters of MEDITATION. After long time he reached ENLIGHTENMENT, MEDITATING under the BODHI TREE in BODH GAYA