Outstanding Olivia
What state is achieved when a person is able to end their suffering by extinguishing desire?
Nirvana
where was the man known as Siddhartha Gautama born
Northern India
In Buddhism, what is the primary factor that determines whether karma is good or bad?
The intention behind the action
Name/describe one of the noble truths
1) Suffering exists (Dukkha), 2) The cause of suffering is craving (Samudāya), 3) Suffering can end (Nirodha), and 4) The path to ending suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path (Magga)
What is the primary sacred text of Buddhism
Pali Canon
What is the primary symbol of Buddhism
Dharma wheel
What color is associated with the 'Dharma' jewel?
Blue
Karma is a reflection of
how one overcomes greed and ignorance
Which 'Jewel' of Buddhism represents the Buddhist monastic order, including monks, nuns, and laypeople?
The Sangha
According to the infographic, what is the approximate worldwide number of Buddhist adherents?
500 million
According to the Three Universal Truths, why is a life based on possessing things or people unable to produce lasting happiness?
Nothing in life is permanent or unchanging
What does the phrase 'joy follows them as their own shadow' describe in the Dhammapada?
A person who acts and speaks with a pure mind
Which two events do early Buddhist texts primarily focus on regarding the Buddha's life?
Enlightenment and death
Which group is traditionally part of the Sangha
monks and nuns
what was the original Sanskrit meaning of the word 'karma'
Act or action
Which additional activity that those preparing for monastic life are expected to avoid?
using perfumes/dancing/other stuff
According to the Dhammapada extract, what follows a person 'as the wheel of the cart follows the beast that draws the cart'?
Suffering
The Dharma wheel is a significant symbol in Buddhism. What does 'Dharma' primarily mean in this context?
The teachings of the Buddha
What do our studies suggest regarding the availability of information about the historical Buddha?
Little information is known about historical Buddha but his personality is central to the faith
How does Buddhism define the 'self' in the context of the Three Universal Truths?
A collection of changing characteristics or attributes
According to the Noble Truth 'Samudaya', what is the primary driver of suffering?
Craving or grasping for things we do not possess
How did the Buddha's view of 'salvation' challenge the Brahmanical system of his time?
It was accessible to everyone
How are the Five Precepts in Buddhism different from the Ten Commandments in other traditions?
They are recommendations rather than commandments
In the Four Noble Truths, what does 'Dukkha' refer to?
The idea that all life involves suffering because experiences are transient
Describe the 'Magga' or the Eightfold Path
Aspects of life/living to be developed at the same time