Origin
Where did Buddhism originate geographically?
Northeastern Nepal
Modern-day Nepal
What is ONE Universal Practice?
Sila, Samadhi, or Prajna
Name one of the three buildings we had on this slide.
Cetiya, Shaolin or Theravada Temple
How is Buddhism used today to reduce stress?
People use mindfulness to stay calm and focus on the present moment.
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
What is the most common Buddhist clothing?
Robes
What do Buddhists believe?
To refuse in believing in a God
Or rather,
Preaching one to take ownership of one's actions and lives.
(either is accepted)
Name one Practice or Worship focus.
Cultivating mindfulness, Wisdom, or Compassion
How does Buddhism influence how people treat others today?
It teaches kindness and nonviolence toward all living things.
Nearly all fossils are preserved in what type of rock?
Sedimentary Rock
Where did Buddhism come from?
It came from the Silk Road as a Foreign Faith
How does Suffering end? (You must provide two)
Right views, right intentions, right speech, right actions, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration are achieved, allowing for liberation.
The Noble Eightfold Path.
(TWO of the above)
Buddhists rather do Practice or Worship focuses, than what?
Worshipping a creator god.
What Buddhist belief helps people understand suffering today?
The Four Noble Truths explain that suffering exists and can be overcome.
The first iPhone was released what year?
2007
What is the name of the capital of the ancient Indian kingdom of Kosala where the Buddha lived?
Shravasti
What is Suffering caused by? (Must provide three)
Birth, decay, illness, death, to be united with the unpleasant, to be separated from the pleasant, not to get what one desires.
(THREE of the above)
What are the Key-Processes
Meditation, chanting, offerings, and bowing
How is meditation used in modern life?
It helps improve mental health, focus, and emotional control.
What is the tallest mountain in the world, AND what mountain range is it in?
Mount Everest, and Himalayan Range
Who founded Buddhism?
(please provide his full name, not just Buddha)
Siddhartha Gautama
What does life involve? (You must provide ALL answers)
Dissatisfaction, including pain, impermanence, and lack of satisfaction.
(ALL of the above)
What is understanding the Buddha's teachings called?
Dharma
Why is the idea of letting go important in today’s world?
It helps people avoid stress by not getting too attached to things.
If you replaced every part of a ship one by one until none of the original parts remained, then built a second ship from all the original parts, which one is the original ship?
Really think about your answer!
Neither/Subjective, this is a paradoxical question.
(sorry)