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What are the three major monotheistic religions?
What is Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.
100
The spiritual goal for Buddhism is?
What is Nirvana
100
What do Buddhists practice to cultivate self awareness?
What is Mediation.
100
What did Siddhartha see that prompted him to become an ascetic? (Name them all).
What is the Four Sights. Sickness, Aging, Death, a Holy Man.
100
The biggest similarity between the two faiths is their peace and compassion towards
What is Creation.
200
What book do Catholics believe to be divinely inspired by God?
What is the Bible.
200
What is the center of all Buddhist beliefs?
What is Four Noble Truths.
200
What are 2 types of mediation that are commonly practiced in Buddhism?
What is Mindfulness of Breath & Mediation of Loving Kindness.
200
Define Samsara.
What is the experience of birth, life, and death over and over again until one has achieved Nirvana.
200
How is meditation different between the two faiths?
What is one is focused on cultivating self awareness, the other is focused on being in a state of prayer.
300
Who is the very first prophet in Islam?
Who is Adam.
300
Name 3 of the 5 precepts of Buddhism?
Do not take the life of any living creature. Do not take anything not given freely. Abstain from sexual misconduct and overindulgence. Refrain from untrue speech. Avoid Intoxicants.
300
What is a common ritual in Buddhism (can be prayerful)
What is Puja
300
Name 3 branches of Buddhism.
What is Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana.
300
Name 2 similarities and 2 differences between Siddhartha and Jesus.
S: miraculous birth, temptation before public teaching, followers, message of spiritual freedom. D: Divinity, social status, marriage, core teachings (suffering vs Kingdom of God).
400
In Islam, what defines one as truly a Muslim?
What is Shahadah or Witnessing. The first of the 5 Pillars of faith.
400
What is the doctrine of Anatma?
Our independent selves don't exist because all of life is impermanent.
400
What are some ritualistic offerings one might see during Puja? Name 2 with their meaning.
What is Flowers, Fruit, Water, Incense, or Candlelight.
400
Where did Siddhartha achieve enlightenment?
Under the Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple.
400
What do Buddhist and Catholics believe about the origin of suffering (2 beliefs).
B: Bad Karma from past life and caused by desires. C: Part of the finite human condition, not always our fault.
500
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the 2nd Jewish temple, and is also known as what?
What is the Festival of Lights. They miraculously kept the Temple lit for 8 days despite only having enough oil for 1.
500
What is the Noble Eightfold Path?
What is Right: Understanding, Thought, Speech, Conduct, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration.
500
What are the 3 Jewels of Buddhism and their meaning?
What is Buddha, Dharma, & Sangha.
500
Leaders who refrain from Nirvana to help others are called what? What are they called now?
What is a Bodhisattva. Lamas.
500
What is redemptive suffering?
Uniting human suffering to that of Jesus' own on the cross by offering it up for the intention and well being of others.