Buddhism

What does the word "Buddha" mean? 

• One who has become free
• One who has become strong in the force
• One who has been driven to the dark side
• One who has become enlightened 

What was taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to achieve nirvana?

• The Five Pillars

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Eightfold Path

• Ten Commandments

What is a Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or bell?

• mosque

• stupa

• Kaaba

• shul

People or water often turn these to send the blessings and prayers that are inside.

• Prayer Wheels

• Dharma Spinners

• Karma Fans

• Prayer Screws

What symbolizes enlightenment and is the throne of Buddha for many statues?

• Lotus

• Rose

• Lily

• Carnation

What is the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life?

• karma

• dharma

• Brahman

• Atman

What is the Buddhist community of monks and nuns; one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Sangha

• Sutra

What is a celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death?

• O-Bon

• Vesak

• Hanukkah

• Ramadan

What is it to go without food for a period of time?

• fast

• feast

• fest

• fat

What is it called to focus the mind on spiritual ideas?

• meditation

• mediation

• median

• mediocre