These Buddhists make up 6% of the Buddhist population
Vajrayana Buddhists
100
What does the Land of Bliss Sutra contain?
Story of Amitabha Buddha’s vow to help people reach nirvana
200
What does the "Buddha" mean?
The Enlightened one or The Awakened one
200
What does "Samma vaca" mean and what is it part of?
Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning, gossiping, or harsh language. It is part of The Eightfold Path
200
List the Five Precepts
Do not kill, do not steal, do not indulge in sexual misconduct, do not make false speech, do not take intoxicants.
200
Founded Buddhism
The Buddha
200
Which text was recited by Mahakashypa, Buddha's successor?
Abhidharma Pitaka
300
Who was Saddartha Gautama's father?
King Suddhodana
300
What are the three parts of the Threefold Training?
Sila, samadhi, and pranna
300
What is pilgrimage?
Visiting a sacred site that was significant in the history of Buddhism
300
The leader of Buddhism in Tibet
The Dalai Lama
300
Which text is the most recognized in the west?
Tibetan Book of the Dead
400
Where did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
Bodh Gaya
400
Which Noble Truth states that suffering exists?
Dukkha
400
Which one of the Eight Auspicious symbols represents fearlessness?
The Golden Fish
400
This community of Buddhists make up over half the followers of Buddhism.
Mahayana
400
What book talks about the Buddha's daily life?
The Dhammapada
500
What does the Dalai Lama translate to?
Ocean Guru or Ocean Teacher
500
What does Nirvana mean?
Nirvana meaning the "Extinguishing" of the burning passion of desire, ignorance and jealousy. After extinguishing this passion a state of bliss a achieved, and during this bliss there is no longer karmic debts, meaning that the cycle of birth and death is no longer needed.
500
List the 10 good deeds
Do not kill, do not steal, do not indulge in sexual misconduct, no lying, no double-tongued speech, no abusive speech, no irresponsible speech, no greed, no hatred, no delusion.