Buddhism and Enlightenment

What did Ananda think when he saw the Buddha crying in the shed?

• Ananda thought the Buddha was going to die

• Ananda thought the Buddha was in pain

• Ananda thought the Buddha was tired

• Ananda thought the Buddha was angry

What did the Buddha compare his body to?

• An old cart head together with straps

• A beautiful flower in bloom

• A strong and healthy tree

• A flowing river

According to the Buddha, what happens to all of us sooner or later?

• We have to leave what we love

• We become rulers or teachers

• We achieve perfect peace of mind

• We find enlightenment

What did the Buddha's father hope he would become?

• A great ruler

• A great teacher

• A great warrior

• A great artist

What did the Buddha's father create for him?

• A perfect world in the palace

• A beautiful garden

• A grand temple

• A peaceful retreat

What did the Buddha see when he went beyond the palace wall for the first time?

• People suffering and aging

• A beautiful landscape

• A group of dancers

• A wall covered in paintings

What did the Buddha realize about old age and sickness?

• It happens to all of us

• It only happens to the poor

• It can be avoided with meditation

• It is a punishment for past actions

What did the Buddha learn from the dead man in the forest?

• Death comes to every living thing

• There is only one dead man in the world

• Death is the end of suffering

• Death is a peaceful sleep

What did the Buddha's father tell him when he found out he had a son?

• He had wonderful news

• He wanted the palace to be his life

• He wanted him to become a great ruler

• He wanted him to find enlightenment

What did the Buddha realize about suffering and the truth?

• Suffering can be escaped by finding the truth

• Suffering is caused by desire and ignorance

• The truth is found in material possessions

• The truth is different for everyone