Buddha's Life
What was the first name of the person that became Buddha?
Siddhartha
If a person did not attain Nirvana, they would have to live through the cycle of suffering again, true or false?
True
Through Buddha's teachings, people can escape what?
Suffering
What does the name Buddha mean?
The enlightened one.
Define Dhamma/Dharma
The collective teachings of the Buddha
Enlightened one
What was the last name of the person that became Buddha?
Guatama
What is Nirvana?
A state of perfect peace in which the soul would be free of suffering forever.
How old was Siddhartha Gautama when he realized that people grew old and died?
30 years old
When a Buddhist follows the Eightfold Path, what can they overcome?
Desires and suffering
Define Tipitaka
Literally "three baskets" that the Dhamma is separated into depending on its content
How many ascetics studied with the Buddha?
5
What role did Siddhartha Gautama have in his royal family?
Prince
What would happen to someone that did not attain Nirvana?
The would have to live through the cycle of suffering again.
What did Siddhartha Gautama seek when he gave up his possessions and left the palace?
A way to overcome age and sickness.
By following the Eightfold Steps, what can a Buddhist find?
Enlightenment and Salvation
Define Two Truths Doctrine
The two ways of understanding the Dhamma - literally or figuratively
At what age did Buddha die?
80
Which flower is associated with the Buddha's birth, and why?
Lotus - 7 steps
Nirvana could be attained by following what plan?
The Eightfold Path.
Where did Siddhartha Gautama sit when he was trying to find enlightenment?
Under a tree
Which philosophy did Siddharta reject before he found enlightenment?
Asceticism
Define 'tanha' and give an example
Thirst/Cravings - the Three Poisons
When Siddhartha turned 30, what did he decide to do what?
Give up his posessions
Describe the dream Siddhartha's mother has that indicates he will be a special person
White elephant, six tusks.
Achieving Nirvana is described using what metaphor?
The extinguishing of a candle/oil lamp
What is the pali word for suffering?
Dukkha
What is the collective name of the things the Buddha discovered during this time? (hint - there are three of them)
the Three Watches of the Night
Define 'Magga'
Path - usually referring to the Eightfold Path
How many people sat under the tree with Buddha at Bodh Gaya?
0
What did the truthsayer see that inspired him to give the prophecy about the Buddha?
The wheel-shaped mark on his foot
In order to gain access to Enlightenment, you must give up at least one of three things. Give the pali name for these 'thirsts'
Tanha
Name the Four Sights that inspired Siddharta's understanding of suffering
Old Man, Sick Man, Dead Man, Wise/Holy Man
What was the name of the place that Buddha sat under the tree and found enlightenment?
Bodh Gaya
Define Triratna, and give an example
The three jewels - Buddha, the bhikkhus/bhikkunis, and the dhamma
Rahula