Part 1
What was the name of the prince in the story?
Siddhartha
How old was Siddhartha when he left everything?
29 years old
Where did Siddhartha sit when he decided he would not rise until he understood the truth?
Under a great fig tree.
Where did the Buddha give his first teaching?
Deer Park
What is the name of the wheel that represents Buddhism?
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra)
Name the four things Siddhartha saw that changed his life.
An old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a peaceful monk.
What did Siddhartha try for six years while searching for the truth?
He studied under great teachers and tried fasting and hardship.
What did Siddhartha face while sitting under the tree?
Storms, temptations, fear, and doubt.
How many years did the Buddha walk and teach?
45 years
What does the Dharma Wheel represent?
The Buddha’s teachings and the path he taught.
Who was Siddhartha's charioteer?
Channa
What did the kind woman give Siddhartha?
What did the kind woman give Siddhartha?
What did Siddhartha discover about suffering?
He saw clearly the cause of all suffering, the end of all suffering, and the path that leads there.
Who did the Buddha teach?
Everyone—kings, beggars, scholars, and children.
How many Spokes does the Dharma Wheel have?
Eight
Why did Siddhartha decide to leave the palace?
He wanted to find an answer to suffering—not for himself, but for everyone.
What did Siddhartha mean by the Middle Way?
If a string is too tight it breaks, and if it is too loose it makes no music. Life should be in balance.
What did Siddhartha become after his awakening?
The Buddha—the Awakened One
What were the Buddha's last words?
“All things change. Work hard on your path.”
What do the eight spokes represent?
The Eightfold Path
FINAL JEOPARDY!! Wager Your Points
Why do you think Siddhartha had to leave his comfortable life to discover the truth about suffering?
Siddhartha had to leave his comfortable life because he needed to see and understand suffering for himself. By leaving the palace and experiencing the world outside, he was able to search for the truth and eventually become enlightened.