PM Buddhism Test

Also known as the Philosophy Basket, this basket seeks to describe reality, time, and matter. a. Vinaya b. Abhidhamma c. Sutta d. Dharma e. Vedic

b. Abhidhamma

Which basket contains a collection of riles given to the Buddhist community of believers? a. Sutta b. Abhidhamma c. Vedic d. Kama

b. Abhidhamma *

Which of the following terms refers to a Buddhist nun? a. Brahmin b. Bhikkhuni c. Shiva d. Sutra

b. Bhikkhuni

The teachings of Buddha are known collectively as a. Sangha b. Dharma c. Chi d. Karma e. Bahkti

b. Dharma

The state of freedom from suffering, desire, and the sense of self is known to Buddhists as a. Karma b. Nirvana c. Brahman d. Valhalla e. Kama

b. Nirvana

Why did Siddhartha Gautama turn to a life of asceticism? a. Gautama envied the simplistic and nomadic life led by Hindu priests, so he permanently left his alcance and joined them. b. Upon leaving his palace, he was confronted with sickness, suffering, and death and was attempting to reach enlightenment to avoid these things. c. As a result of being disowned by his wealth parents, he was forced to take up residence at a monastery. d. On a visit to a neighboring village, he first witnessed extreme poverty and devoted his life to feeding the hungry. e. He fell ill and sought spiritual healing from the Hindu priests who insisted he reject all indulgence.

b. Upon leaving his palace, he was confronted with sickness, suffering, and death and was attempting to reach enlightenment to avoid these things

Sutra is the name for the a. poems of Ghandi b. discourses of Buddha c. teachings of the Dalai Lama d. oldest female nun

b. discourses of Buddha

Funerals are important to Buddhists because a. it is the only life cycle rite that Buddhists celebrate. b. of their strong interest in the afterlife. c. Buddhists were the first to develop them. d. that is the only place they can touch relics.

b. of their strong interest in the afterlife.

The Middle Way refers to a. living a life that is somewhere in the middle between rich and poor. b. the half way point between asceticism and indulgence. c. a Buddhist that falls somewhere between a Mahayana and Vajrayanan. d. none of the above

b. the half way point between asceticism and indulgence.

Which of the following is not one of the Three Jewels? a. Buddha b. Sangha c. Tipitaka d. Dharma

c. Tipitaka

Buddhism's sacred texts are compiled in three sections known collectively as the a. Vedas b. Three Tables c. Tripitaka d. Talmud e. Trimurti

c. Tripitaka

Nirvana is attained through a. good works b. great wisdom c. meditation d. renunciation

c. meditation

A pagoda is a large a. sutra b. arhat c. stupa d. dharma

c. stupa

Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment a. when he discovered the Middle Way. b. when he was giving his first sermon at deer park. c. when he realized the importance of understanding suffering as articulated in the Four Noble Truths. d. when he renounced his hindu faith.

c. when he realized the importance of understanding suffering as articulated in the Four Noble Truths.

Siddhartha Gautama believed that suffering a. will never end b. is not what one thinks it is c. will cease when one ceases desiring d. can only end with the end of arhats

c. will cease when one ceases desiring

Buddha's exposition on the law, which is found in the Sutta Pitaka, is known as the a. Veda b. Torah c. Tweve Tables d. Dhammapada e. Karma

d. Dhammapada *

Which of these statements adheres to the Four Noble Truths? a. Only the young suffer b. Only the women suffer c. Only the wealthy suffer d. Everyone suffers e. The wealthy avoid suffering

d. Everyone suffers

Buddhism is derived from the __________ religious tradition. a. Indian b. Jain c. Aryan d. Hindu

d. Hindu

Which of the following statements is true about women in ancient Buddhist and Hindu religions? a. Buddhism allowed for women's attainment of Nirvana b. Buddhism elevated women above men c. Hinduism allowed for women's attainment of Nirvana d. Hinduism treated women as spiritually equal to men

d. Hinduism treated women as spiritually equal to men

What is considered to be the most orthodox branch of Buddhism? a. Theosophy b. Sunni c. Shiite d. Theravada

d. Theravada

Another name for the Tipitaka is the a. Three Baskets b. Three Jewels c. Pali Canon d. both a & c

d. both a & c

The Middle Path is most closely associated with the life of a. no pain b. self-gratification c. self-indulgence d. moderation e. severe discipline

e. severe discipline *

List and explain the noble eightfold path

- Right Understanding - Right Thought - Right Speech - Right Conduct - Right Livelihood - Right Effort - Right Mindfulness - Right Concentration

List and explain the four noble truths

- The path to the end of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path - Life is filled with suffering: both physical and mental - To cease suffering one must cease desiring - The cause of suffering is desire

List and explain the collections that make up the tipitaka

- basket of expected discipline from monks (Vinaya Piṭaka) - basket of discourse (Sūtra Piṭaka - basket of special doctrine (Abhidharma Piṭaka).

Why is the temple sacred to Buddhism?

Buddhists do visit shrines and temples to pay their respects to Buddha and to meditate with other Buddhists.

Name two categories of Buddhist festivals

Centered around Buddha and around the Sangha

T or F: Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism use none of the scriptures Theravada Buddhists use.

False

T or F: Not all branches of Buddhism find meditation important.

False

T or F: Siddhartha Gautama was raised a Hindu in the priestly caste.

False

T or F: The three Jewels once belonged to Buddha.

False

T or F: Throughout its history, Buddhism remained an influential religion in India.

False

T or F: As Buddhism spread into the Far East, it broke up into sects.

True

T or F: Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India and Nepal are connected with the historical Buddha.

True

T or F: Buddhists make offerings in the temple to gain merit.

True

T or F: Funeral rites are very important for Buddhists.

True

T or F: Like Hindus, most Buddhist festivals are local or regional events.

True

The four councils of Buddhism a. were instrumental in determining the direction of Buddhism after the death of Siddhartha Gautama. b. remains Theravada in nature. c. acted on behalf of Buddhism in a dignified manner. d. took place outside of India.

a. were instrumental in determining the direction of Buddhism after the death of Siddhartha Gautama.