The Buddha
Vocab & Core Teachings
The Significance of Symbols
Branches of Buddhism
History & Places
100

The Buddha's first name.

Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

100

The purpose of the Eightfold Path.

What is to end suffering and achieve enlightenment?

100

This symbol represents the Eightfold Path...

What is the Dharma Wheel?

100

The largest branch of Buddhism today.

What is Mahayana?

100

The modern-day country in which the Buddha was born in.

What is Nepal?

200

The place the Buddha attained Enlightenment.

What is under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya?

200

The three "jewels" of Buddhism.

What are the Buddha, Dharma, and the Sangha?

200

A stupa is...

What is a structure that houses Buddhist relics or is used for meditation?

200

Zen Buddhism is a school of ...

What is Mahayana Buddhism?

200

The name of the Buddha's birthplace city?

Where is Lumbini or Lumbini Grove?

300

The title "The Enlightened One."

What is "the Buddha"?

300

Nirvana refers to this...

What is the cessation of suffering and liberation from rebirth?

300

Lighting incense symbolizes..

What is purity, mindfulness, or offering to the Buddha?

300

The form of Buddhism that emphasizes chanting and devotion to Amitabha Buddha.

What is Pure Land Buddhism?

300

The ancient route that helped spread Buddhism to China.

What is the Silk Road?

400

The Buddha's father's name.

Who is King Suddhodana?

400

The "Four Noble Truths" are...

What is the truth of suffering,  the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering, and the truth of the path to the end of suffering?

400

The lotus flower represents...

What is purity arising from the muddy waters of existence?

400

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

Who is the Dalai Lama?

400

The empire that spread Buddhism across Asia under Emperor Ashoka.

What is the Mauryan Empire?

500

The name of the Buddha's first teaching.

What is The Sermon at Deer Park (or Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma) or the "Turning of the Wheel of Truth," delivered at the Deer Park?

500

The meaning of "Dukkha."

 What is suffering or dissatisfaction?

500

A mala is... used for...

What is a string of beads used for, counting recitations or mantras?

500

Vajrayana Buddhism is also known as the “___" Vehicle

What is diamond?

500

This UNESCO World Heritage site contains nearly 500 caves with murals and sculptures that illustrate Buddhist stories and teachings.

What is Dunhuang Caves or Mogao Caves?