Buddhist ethics

In Buddhism, an action which leads to negative kamma is called...

• sinful

• unskilfull

• immoral

• evil

Which of the following is NOT a realm into which you can be reborn?

• Angry gods

• Hungry ghosts

• Humans

• Angels

Where, according to Buddha's teachings in the Dhammapada, are we free from evil actions?

• In the sky

• In the middle of the sea

• In an opening in the moutains

• Nowhere

Which of the following can skillful acts NOT be motivated by?

• Craving

• Generosity

• compassion

• understanding

What is Karuna?

• Love

• Generosity

• Compassion

• Hatred

Karuna is one of the four sublime states. which of these is NOT one of the four sublime states?

• Loving-kindness

• Peace

• Sympathetic joy

• Equanimity

Which of the following is a Buddhist charity motivated by Karuna?

• Itchus

• Iona

• Rokpa

• Community of the cross of nails

Which of the following groups, best represent the spirit of Karuna?

• Arhats

• Bodhisattvas

• Amitbhava

• monks

Which Buddhist tradition do Bodhisattva's come from?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Pure Land

• Tibetan Buddhism

What is metta?

• a desire for others to be happy

• a desire to free yourself from greed

• a desire to reach enlightenment

• a desire to become and Arhat