SOR Prelim - Buddhism - Principal Belief & Sacred Text

What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

• The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha

• The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Stupa

• The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Monastery

• The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Temple

What is the central philosophical core of Buddhist teaching?

• The idea of cause and effect

• The idea of reincarnation

• The idea of divine intervention

• The idea of eternal bliss

Who is considered an example of someone who has achieved enlightenment in Buddhism?

• The Buddha

• The Dharma

• The Sangha

• The Monk

What are the published teachings of the Buddha called?

• Dharma

• Sangha

• Stupa

• Monastery

Who is the sangha in Buddhism?

• Monks and nuns in monasteries

• Buddhist statues

• Buddhist laypeople

• Buddhist temples

What is the first truth according to Buddhism?

• Life is suffering

• Attachment leads to suffering

• There is a way out of suffering

• Following the Noble Eightfold Path

What is the cause of suffering according to Buddhism?

• Life itself

• Lack of desire

• Attachment

• Following the Noble Eightfold Path

What is the state called where suffering is eliminated?

• Nirvana

• Enlightenment

• Samsara

• Dukkha

What is the method of attaining enlightenment in Buddhism?

• Following the Noble Eightfold Path

• Providing food for monks and nuns

• Worshipping the Buddha

• Living a life without desires

Who can achieve enlightenment in Buddhism?

• Only the Buddha

• Monks and nuns

• Laypeople

• Arhat