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Basic Buddhist Facts
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Growler
This quiz tests your knowledge of basic facts and terminology associated with Buddhism.
Question 1:
These fundamental statements have led to the formulation of the Buddhist philosophy, and contain the basic principles of the spiritual teacher, Buddha.
The Four Noble Truths
The Ten Paths
The Seven Articles of Faith
The Three Scrolls
Question 2:
What is the central theme of the teachings of religious teacher Buddha and of Buddhist philosophy as a whole?
Achieving perfection
Happiness
Suffering
Achieving unity with nature
Question 3:
What was the birth name of the historic figure known as Buddha, the founder of the Buddhist religion?
Siddhartha Gautama
Malik Mohammed
Jakili Saruputa
Elkini Baros
Question 4:
What is the formula to end or reduce suffering according to the principles of Buddhism?
The Noble Eightfold Path
Deep Meditation
The Ten Righteous Practices
The Six Cures
Question 5:
After completing his religious reawakening, Buddha considered himself to be which of these?
a prophet, sent by a supreme being to deliver the universal truth
a man, who woke up to the nature of reality
a god
pure spiritual energy
Question 6:
The beginning of the Buddhist religion can be traced back to the fifth century BC in which country?
Pakistan
China
Thailand
India
Question 7:
What is the Japanese variation of Buddhism, that emphasizes on the role of sitting meditation in pursuing enlightenment?
Tantric
Thervada
Mahayana
Zen
Question 8:
What is the definition of Zen Koan, one of the important aspects of Buddhist religious practices?
A clan of spiritual leaders in the Zen Buddhist religious community
A question, meant to challenge rational thinking
An robe worn by Zen Buddhist monks
A sitting pillow, used during mediation
Question 9:
Creating complex, radial, and symbolic sand paintings is a practice typical for which branch of Buddhism?
Theravadic Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Question 10:
Which of the following statements best describes the essence of Buddhism?
It is the legacy of a prophet, sent to earth with a message of universal love.
It is a religion that seeks to attract and convert others.
It is a means for people to save themselves.
It is a tradition aimed at spreading peace in the world.
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