Buddhist Beliefs

Question 1

What was Siddhartha Gautama’s name changed to after his enlightenment?

Answer 1

The Buddha

Question 2

What was the name of the seer who prophesied at the Buddha’s birth?

Answer 2

Asita

Question 3

Which evil spirit tried to stop Buddha’s enlightenment?

Answer 3

Mara

Question 4

What is the name of the place where he first delivered his teachings?

Answer 4

The Deer Park at Sarnath in North India

Question 5

How many sights did Buddha see after he left the palace?

Answer 5

4

Question 6

How many refuges or jewels are there?

Answer 6

3

Question 7

How many watches of the night did Buddha have?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

How many noble truths are there?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

Who lives a simple and strict lifestyle?

Answer 9

An ascetic

Question 10

What is the word which describes the idea of spiritual wisdom which arises from understanding the true nature of reality?

Answer 10

Enlightenment

Question 11

What is known as the law and the truth?

Answer 11

The Dharma

Question 12

What word is used to describe suffering?

Answer 12

Dukkha

Question 13

What is the Buddhist word for the eightfold path?

Answer 13

Magga

Question 14

Which word describes craving?

Answer 14

Tanha

Question 15

Name the 4 Noble Truths.

Answer 15

Dukkha, Samudhaya, Nirodha, Magga

Question 16

Name the eight parts of the Noble Eightfold Path.

Answer 16

Right Vision
Right Intention
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Rights Mindfulness
Right Concentration