The Life of Buddha
What was Buddha’s birth name?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the central goal of Buddhism?
To achieve enlightenment (or Nirvana)
What is the sacred Buddhist symbol representing enlightenment?
The lotus flower
Where did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
Bodh Gaya
What does "Dharma" mean in Buddhism?
The teachings of the Buddha
In which modern-day country was the Buddha born?
Nepal
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering, path to end suffering
What is the name of the Buddhist prayer wheel used for meditation?
A Mani Wheel
Where was the Buddha born?
Lumbini
What is "Karma"?
The law of cause and effect
What are the "Four Sights" Buddha saw that changed his life?
An old man, a sick man, a dead man, and an ascetic
What is the Eightfold Path?
A guide for ethical living and spiritual development to end suffering
What is a common offering made at Buddhist shrines?
Flowers, incense, or candles
Where did the Buddha give his first sermon?
Sarnath
What is a "Sangha"?
The Buddhist community of monks and nuns
What tree did the Buddha sit under when he achieved enlightenment?
The Bodhi Tree
What is the Buddhist belief about the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
Samsara
What does the Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) represent?
The teachings of the Buddha
What is the site of the Buddha’s death and final passing?
Kushinagar
What is "Meditation" in Buddhism?
A practice of focusing the mind to achieve mindfulness and clarity
What is the term for the Buddha’s final passing into liberation?
Parinirvana
What causes suffering, according to the Buddha?
Desire and attachment
What is the Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha?
Vesak (or Buddha Day)
What is the name of the ancient Indian kingdom where the Buddha lived and taught?
Magadha
What is "Anicca"?
The Buddhist concept of impermanence