Introduction to Buddhism Flashcard

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What is the real name of Buddha?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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In which country was Siddhartha Gautama born?

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Nepal

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What did Siddhartha Gautama see on his first trip outside the palace?

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An old man

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What is the first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

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Suffering exists

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What does 'Nirvana' mean in Buddhism?

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Freedom from the cycle of rebirth

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How did Buddha achieve enlightenment?

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By meditating under a fig tree

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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

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To achieve Nirvana

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What is the 'Middle Way' in Buddhism?

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A moderate approach to spiritual practice

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What does 'Dukkha' represent in the Four Noble Truths?

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Suffering

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Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path? Right wealth, Right action, Right speech, Right understanding

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Right wealth