Teachings
what are the 3 jewels of buddhism
Buddha, Drama and Sangha
What is the collections scared text that Buddhist use called
Tripitaka
what does Vesak celebrate
The birth, enlightenment and death of the buddha
what is the buddha's name
Siddhartha Gautama
what are the 4 noble truths
Dukkha, Tanha, Niroha and Magga
What are the 3 parts to the Tripitaka
vinaya pitaka, sutta pitaka and abhidhamma pitaka
what does Asalha mark
the buddha’s first sermon
approximately how many Buddhist live in the United States
what is the truth of Dukkha
the existence of suffering
what does the vinaya pitaka talk about
it sets rules and guidelines for monks and nuns
when is Vesak normally celebrated
During April or May during a full moon
how many days did the Buddha meditate before reaching enlightenment
49 days
what is the truth of Niroha
There is a way to end suffering
what does the Sutta pitaka talk about
the core teachings of the buddha
when is Asalha celebrated
July
where did the Buddha reach enlightenment
bodh gaya
what is the truth of Magga
the path that leads to liberation from suffering
what does the Abhidhamma pitaka talk about
it dives into the mind and reality
when is Vesak celebrated this year
May 12
where was Buddha from
Northern India