Buddhism

Question 0

Siddhartha Gautama was born into

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luxury

Question 1

When Gautama looked deeply within himself, he discovered

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.

Question 2

Which was NOT one of the Four Passing Sights?

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a baby

Question 3

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels means being

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a Buddhist

Question 4

Which of the he folowing ideas is NOT a primary focal point of Buddhist training, embraced by the Noble Eightfold Path?

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Unconditional love

Question 5

Which of the following concepts is NOT one of the Three Marks of Existence?

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Karma

Question 6

For Buddhists, Gautama the Buddha is

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Not the first or only Buddha

Question 7

Gautama chose to follow the

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“Middle Way”

Question 8

The Dalai Lama was the head of the hierarchy of the

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Vajrayana

Question 9

The quest for salvation is often times compared to (3 rafts for…)

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Crossing a river

Question 10

Gautama finally attained enlightenment under the

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Bodhisattva tree

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The Noble Eightfold Path sets forth

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A life of moderation and ongoing practices

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Is called the Great Vehicle, and it’s adherents revere to bodhisattvas and consider compassion the supreme virtue,

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Mahayana

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Is also known by the somewhat derisive name Hinayana (the lesser vehicle) and is the prevalent form of Buddhism in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand,

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Theravada

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Is referred to as the Vehicle of the Diamond

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Vajrayana

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Follows the earliest texts, focuses on the teachings of Buddhism

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Theravada

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Is the largest division of Buddhism and the dominant form of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan

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Mahayana

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Focuses on the Buddha, celebrating him as a divine savior

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Mahayana

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Is the prevalent form of Buddhism in Tibet

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Vajrayana

Question 19

Harnesses sensual energies to propel individuals toward enlightenment

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Vajrayana

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The state of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation

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Nirvana

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A saint or one that becomes enlightened

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Arhat

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The teachings of Buddha

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Dharma

Question 23

An ancient language of India, spoken by the common people

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Pali

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The force that determines the nature of ones rebirth

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Karma

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Selfish desire; the second noble truth

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Tanha

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A “Buddha in the making,” the ideal type for Mahayana Buddhists

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Bodhisattva

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Patterned icons that visually excite and are she send in Vajrayana Buddhism

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Mandalas

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Head of the hierarchy of the Vajrayana Buddhist clergy

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Dalai Lama

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“Awakened One”

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Buddha

Question 30

List the Three Jewels of Buddhism

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Buddha, Sudha, Dharma

Question 31

List the Five Precepts of Moral Life that apply to all Buddhists

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1) Do not steal.
2) do not lie
3) do not take part in drugs/alcohol
4) do not kill
5) do not commit misandrists acts

Question 32

List the Four Noble Truths.

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1) Do not kill
2) Do not use false speech
3) Do not engage in misconduct
4) Do not take what is not yours
5) Do not use intoxicants

Question 33

Give three reasons Hinduism and Buddhism are similar.

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1) Believe in rebirth
2) An afterlife (Nirvana and Moksha)
3) karma

Question 34

List the Three Marks of Existence and their meaning.

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1) Anatla -> no-self
2) Dukkha -> “suffering”
3) Anicca -> “impermanance”