Background
Which continent is Buddhism found in most commonly?
Asia
How many noble truths are there?
4
What are the Buddhist symbols called, or describe what it looks like
Dharmachakra & Gautama Buddha and the Lotus
- Looks like a wheel
- Buddha sitting in a lotus flower
Which of the Buddhist sects split?
Mahayana split off from Theravada
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Where was Buddhism founded?
Northern India
What do majority of buddhists worship?
Nothing
What is the Buddhist house of worship?
Mahabodhi Temple
What does Buddhism have a big influence on?
What's the atomic symbol of Potassium?
K
Who founded Buddhism?
The Buddha
What is a summary of the path of buddhist practices leading to liberation from samsara (the painful cycle of rebirth) in the form of nirvana?
The eightfold path
Name one Buddhist ritual
Puja
Mantra
Chanting
Meditation
What are the most common Buddhist art types?
Paintings & Sculptures
How many bones are in the human body?
206
How many Buddhist's live in the U.S?
1.5 million
What's the 1st & 2nd noble truth?
The truth of suffering & The truth of the cause of suffering
Name one Buddhist holiday
Magha Puja Day
Buddhist New Year
Bodhi Day
Vesak
No Sabbath
Name a key expansionof Buddhism
Spread through trade routes like the silk road
Emperor of Mauryan Empire sent missionaries
Southeast Asia and China. From China to Korea and Japan
Many places combined Buddhist beliefs with other religions
Who was king during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
What are the sacred texts of Buddhism called?
Tripitaka
What's the 3rd & 4th noble truth?
The truth of the end of suffering & The truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering
Name one thing Buddhists celebrate
Birth
Becoming of a monk/nun
Marriage
Death
What are the Buddhist sects?
- Theravada
- Vajrayana
- Mahayana
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey