Rise Of Buddhism

Question 1

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Siddharta Guatama - Hindu prince from the warrior caste

Question 2

What were his 4 encounters In the real world as a young man?

Answer 2

1. Old man - all will grow old
2. Sick man - all subject to disease and pain
3. Corpse - everyone will die
4. Holy man - some are content with nothing!

Question 3

Tradition tells us he left his family and fortune to go find answers to 3 questions:

Answer 3

1. Why is there pain?
2. Why is there suffering?
3. Why is there death?

Question 4

What are the 3 jewels of Buddhism?

Answer 4

1. Buddhist Liality
2. The religious community + Buddha
3. Dharma

Question 5

What are the 4 noble truths?

Answer 5

1. All people suffer
2. People suffer because of worldly desires
3. You can end suffering by eliminating worldly desires
4. You can eliminate worldly desires by following the Eight Fold Path