Myths & Facts
Are all Buddhists Asian?
No
Enlightenment is another name for?
Nirvana
How many months did Siddhartha Gautama meditate before he reached Nirvana?
6 months
What is the purpose of meditation?
To bring forth a concentrated state of mind
Is going to a temple necessary for worship?
No
How do Buddahist monks obtain food?
They go around and collect it from people in their villages.
What form of meditation allows Buddhists to practise love for all beings?
Mettabhavana meditation
Where are Buddha's words written down?
Tripitaka
What is the actual meaning of Buddha?
The enlightened or awakened one.
What are the three main groups of Buddhists in the US?
Immigrant / Ethnic Buddhists
Import Buddhists
Export / Evangelical Buddhists
Name two of the principles of the eightfold path.
Right understanding and viewpoint
Right values and attitude
Right speech
Right action
Right work
Right effort
Right mindfulness
Right meditation
Where was Buddha's Birthplace?
Lumbini Grove