PRS buddhism topic

Question 1

Name the 4 sights that Siddharta saw

Answer 1

Old age
Sickness
Death
Holy people/aesthetics

Question 2

List the 4 noble truths

Answer 2

All life will involve some suffering. That is inevitable if you are human.

The reason we suffer is because we are never satisfied with what we have. We always want something else.

Suffering will only end when we find peace and contentment.

Following the middle path through life will give us peace and contentment.

Question 3

List the noble 8 fold path

Answer 3

Right view
Right intentions
Right speech
Right action
Right livelihood
Right effort
Right concentration
Right mindfulness

Question 4

Name the 3 jewels

Answer 4

The Buddha
The Sangha
The Dharma

Question 5

Outline the 3 universal truths

Answer 5

Anicca – Nothing is permanent
Anatta – We have no permanent self
Dukkha – Suffering is inevitable