Buddhism
true
the Buddha severely condemned attachments, even between family members
true
the Buddha specifically refused to say whether or not a person exist in nirvana
sangha
the Buddhist community of monks, nuns, and laity
false
the emphasis in Buddhist morality is on the actual outcome of an act, not the intention behind it
false
the five precepts apply only to Buddhist monks and nuns
Dali Lama
the head of the hierarchy of Vajrayana Buddhist clergy
false
the heart of Buddhist practice lies specifically in wisdom
Vajrayana
the prevalent form of Buddhism in Tibet
nirvana
the state of eternal bliss that is ultimate salvation
dharma
the teachings of the Buddha
Vajrayana
the vehicle of the diamond
man
Buddha was a...
efforts of the human mind
Buddhism holds that salvation must be won through
mudras
Choreographed hand movements used in Vajrayana Buddhist rituals
discovered the four noble truths
Gautama finally attained enlightenment when he...
false
Gautama remained an ascetic all his life
Vajrayana
Harnesses sensual energies to propel individuals toward enlightenment
true
Nirvana cannot be understood until it is experienced
true
One of the Three Jewels is the Buddha
asceticism
Rigorous self-denial
luxury and the warrior caste
Siddhartha Gautama was born into...
Mahayana
The Great Vehicle, whose adherents revere bodhisattvas and consider compassion the supreme virtue
a life of moderation and ongoing practices
The Noble Eightfold Path sets forth...
Mahayana
The largest division of Buddhism and the dominant form of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan
true
The life of Gautama is known more through legend than through verifiable fact
wisdom, morality, and concentration
What are the primary focal points of Buddhist training, embraced by the Noble Eightfold Path?
arhat
What is free from tanha, free from dukkha, and perfectly compassionate toward all living things?
bodhisattva
a "Buddha in the making" the ideal type for Mahayana Buddhist
arhat
a saint, or one who has become enlightened
Theravada
also known by the somewhat derisive name of Hinayana (the lesser vehicle), this is the prevalent form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Kampuchea (Cambodia)
Pali
an ancient language of India, spoken by common people
Karma
determines the nature of one's rebirth
Mahayana
focuses on the Buddha himself, celebrating him as a divine savior
Theravada
follows the earliest text, focuses on the teachings of Buddhism, and emphasizes on monastic life
not the first or only Buddha
for Buddhist, Gautama the Buddha is...
false
like many religions, Buddhism depends of a revelation from the divine for its truths
Buddha
means "awakened one"
mandalas
patterned icons that visually excite and are used in Vajrayana Buddhism
mantras
resonating chants used especially in Vajrayana Buddhism
tanha
selfish desire, the second noble truth
A Buddhist
taking refuge in the Three Jewels means one is...
no-self (anatta), impermanence (anicca), and suffering (dukkha)
what are the Three Marks of Existence?
change
when Gautama looked deeply within himself, he discovered...
The mendicant
which of the four passing sights filled Gautama with hope?