History & Literature
Religious Components
Festival Facts
Practice
100
There has been ___(how many) Lamas since the name "Dalai" was originated in 1578.
14
100
Who is the "God" in Tibetan Buddhism?
There is no such thing as "God" in Tibetan Buddhism
100
What are the two festivals in the festival chart that we did not talk about in details?
Gyantse horse race & Karma Dunba(Bathing Festival)
100
This is a special question........Because it's a BOMB!
-100(Boom, Clap, sound of my Bomb!)
200
Buddhism was spread through two main routes, ___________ and ____________. Tibetan Buddhism is one of the branches of ___________.
Northern Buddhism, Southern Buddhism, Northern Buddhism
200
What are the similarities between Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism in terms of the Idea of Soul?
Samsara(Transmigration of life) & Karma
200
Let's celebrate the festival of ....................... BOMBS!!
-200(Who asked you to play this game? Oh wait, we did...)
200
What is the purpose of the prayer in the audio we played?(Hint: To do what for who)
To pray for all the creatures in the world
300
You have picked a traditional Tibetan BOMB!!Congrats!
-300(Surprise? Really?)
300
What are the three ethics in Tibetan Buddhism?
Equality, Self-restraining, Being merciful and altruistic
300
What is the purpose of the Ghost Exorcising Festival?
In Tibetans' opinion, New Year is the time to clean up the evilness that has been existing throughout the year.
300
Tibetans practice for 4 consecutive months in _______(what occasion)
Saga Dawa Festival
400
What are the five colors of the flag that we showed? (In the same order as we presented)
Blue, White, Red, Green, Yellow
400
The Ten Non-Virtues are classified into three forms of speech, four mental states and three actions of the body. Right?
Of course not. The Ten Non-Virtues are classified into three actions of the body, four forms of speech and three mental states.
400
What does the Saga Dawa Festival celebrate and how do most people celebrate it?
It celebrates the birth, death and the enlightenment of Shakyamuni. People participate by worshiping the buddha and by being vegetarians.
400
What is the wrong hand gesture and the right hand gesture in the prostration? Why do people practice with hands like that?
Incorrect:Hands closed completely Correct:Palms facing your heart Purpose: To reflect
500
Which Lama was in the picture in the "Salvation" session and what was he doing?
The picture is the 14th Dalai Lama receiving The Noble Peace Prize
500
The belief of Tibetan Buddhism is comprised of two parts: __________ and _________. Believing in others indicates the belief in the ________ which are ______, ________ and _______. Believing in yourself means ________.
Believing in others, Believing in yourself Triratna Buddha, the dharma and the sangha confidence
500
The Shoton Festival is also known as __________ or __________. How did Tibetans come up with these names?
The Yoghurt Festival:Pilgrims served yogurt to the monks who had just finished their meditation. Tibetan Opera Festival:The major attraction of this festival is the opera performance.
500
Why do Tibetan Buddhists touch their forehead, mouth and heart with their hands in the prostration?
To purify the evil things the person did, said and thought about in the past.