10REL Buddhism

Which group in Buddhism is considered most orthodox?

• Theraveda

• Mahayana

• Vajrayana

• Tibetan

Which of the following are true for Mahayana Buddhism?

• Only monks can reach enlightenment

• Enlightenment can be attained in a single lifetime

• Is referred to as 'the Diamond Vehicle'

• Is considered more accessible than Theraveda

• Is older than Theraveda

The Pali Canon is the same as the Tripitaka

• True

• False

Which of the following are true regarding the sacred texts of Buddhism?

• Originated as an oral tradition

• Buddha wrote down some of his teachings

• Sacred texts were written down 100s of years after Buddha

• Written in a range of languages including Chinese and Tibetan

• Follow the life of Buddha in one continuous story

Which of the following are both Hindu and Buddhist concepts?

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Karma

• Dharma

• Meditation

Theraveda Buddhism is referred to as the...

• lesser vehicle

• greater vehicle

• diamond vehicle

Which of the following are the 3 Jewels of Buddhism?

• Buddha

• Dharma

• Sangha

• Nirvana

• Dukkha

Which of the following are the 3 marks of existence/eternal truths in Buddhism?

• Annica (impermanence)

• Anatta (no permanent self)

• Dukkha (suffering)

• Sangha (community)

• Magga (noble eightfold path)

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 Noble Truths?

• Annica (impermanence)

• Tanha (suffer because of craving)

• Dukkha (suffering)

• Niroda (can escape suffering)

• Magga (noble eightfold path)

(a)   is the main sacred text of Buddhism