The Beginnings of Buddhism

Where did Siddhartha Gautama live before he became the Buddha?

• A castle

• A palace

• A village

• London

What does enlightenment mean?

• Meditating in this physical life.

• The Buddhist version of heaven.

• Escaping the wheel of life to spiritual freedom.

• The forest where Siddhartha Gautama lived before he became the Buddha.

Where did Buddhism begin?

• China

• Thailand

• Nepal

• India

What 3 forms of suffering did Siddhartha Gautama see before he ran away?

• A sick man

• A poor man

• An old man

• A dead man

• A sad man

Do Buddhists believe in God?

• Yes - God is waiting for Buddhists when they reach enlightenment.

• No - Buddhists believe in spiritual freedom but this is not controlled by an all-powerful being.

What is the middle way?

• A way of living between the extremes of pleasure and poverty.

• The teachings of the Buddha.

• A state of perfect peace and happiness.

• The pathway in India leading to the tree where the Buddha reached enlightenment.

Which two of these options are part of the 5 precepts?

• I will not take life

• I will not steal

• I will not commit adultery

• I will not be greedy

Buddhists do not believe in taking drugs or drinking Alcohol.

• True - Buddhists believe this clouds the mind and takes them further away from enlightenment. These should always be avoided.

• False - Buddhists can if they wish, however they should do so in moderation. They should not allow it to overpower and cloud their minds as they need to be focused for meditation.

How do the 5 precepts impact marriage in Buddhism?

• Buddhists should not get married, they should always be focused on meditation and reaching enlightenment.

• Buddhists use the precepts to help guide them for example does the relationship enhance their lives? is the relationship equal, fair and honest?

• Buddhists must get married in a Buddhist temple on order for it to be legitimate.

Which of these jobs is a Buddhist unlikely to do?

• A soldier

• An author

• A teacher

• A personal trainer