Buddhism

Where did Buddhism originate?

• Japan

• Australia

• India

• United Kingdom

How old is Buddhism and how many people practise it?

• This world religion is 500 years old and is practised by over half a million people.

• This world religion is over 2,500 years old and is practised by over half a billion people.

• This world religion is over half a billion years old and is practised by over 2500 people.

• This world religion is 2000 years old and is practised by 70,000 people.

What is another name for the spiritual leader known as 'the Buddha'?

• 'the Captain'

• 'the Chosen One'

• 'the Holy One'

• 'the Awakened One'

What does Buddhism teach people to do?

• Buddhism teaches people to lead a moral life and to be aware of what we think and how we behave.

• Buddhism teaches people to do and think whatever they want.

• Buddhism teaches people to make sure others behave in an appropriate way.

• Buddhism teaches people to mind their own business.

How do Buddhists think about Buddha?

• Buddhists think Buddha is ok. They believe he can be seen as an example of how to be nice.

• Buddhists think Buddha is great. They think he knows how to have a good time.

• Buddhists thank Buddha for his teachings. They believe he is perfectly enlightened without anger or hatred and he is the wisest and most kind-hearted person in this world who spent his life teaching.

• Buddhists can't remember Buddha. They believe he lived too long ago to be relevant to their lives.

What does the statue of Buddha remind Buddhists of?

• The statue of Buddha reminds Buddhists of loving-kindness, wisdom and compassion.

• The statue of Buddha reminds Buddhists of faith, hope and love.

• The statue of Buddha reminds Buddhists of intelligence and self-preservation.

• The statue of Buddha reminds Buddhists of a contented person.

How do Buddhists try to behave throughout their lives, and what do they believe in?

• Buddhists try to behave competitively through life, believing in survival of the fittest. They don't have to look out for others

• Buddhists try to behave correctly through life, believing in everyone doing the right thing. They like to be judgmental of others.

• Buddhists try to behave well through life, believing in karma. Bad behaviour in the present creates more suffering in the future, so if we want to reduce future suffering, we need to be positive in our thoughts and actions.

• Buddhists try to behave secretly through life, believing in keeping to themselves. If no one knows what they are up to, it doesn't matter.

What is the main aim of Buddhism and why?

• The main aim of Buddhism is to be happy. We would then be ignoring others in order to make ourselves happy.

• The main aim of Buddhism is to achieve enlightenment. We would then be experiencing complete joy and compassion and helping others and leading a moral life would be no effort at all.

• The main aim of Buddhism is to work hard. We would then have enough money to live comfortably.

• The main aim of Buddhism is to win competitions. We would then be the best we could be.

Which of these best describes Buddhism?

• Buddhism is a very relaxed and chilled religion that lets others do whatever they want.

• Buddhism is a very strict and mean religion that monitors the behaviour of others.

• Buddhism is a very happy and exciting religion that encourages others to have a good time.

• Buddhism is a very tolerant and kind religion that respects the beliefs and ways of others.