Teachings of Buddhism

What does it mean to reach a state of nirvana?

• to reach a state of enlightenment where you no longer need to eat or sleep

• to reach a state where you have everything you want

• to reach a state of enlightenment where all your questions are answered

• to reach a state of enlightenment where you aren't ruled by desire

According to Buddhism, a prophecy foretold that when he grew up, the Buddha would become either a holy man, or...

• the emperor of India

• a doctor

• a powerful general

• a god

What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

• the fourth Noble Truth

• a path to moving beyond suffering

• a series of aspects of behaving right, or wisely

• all of the above

What is the Buddha's real name?

• Ghengis Khan

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Moksha

Where does human suffering come from?

• From nature

• Desire and want

• evil and fear

• unmet expectations

According to the Buddha, If a person gave up all desires he or she would reach?

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Dharma

• Nirvana

What is the Middle Path?

• A life of moderation & balance

• A state of no more suffering

• Right thought

• Right concentration

Who especially liked Buddha's message? 

• Brahmins
• Kshatriyas
• Vaisyas
• Untouchables 

What does Buddha mean?

• Suffering

• Life of Moderation

• Enlightened One

• An awakening to the truth