Buddhism questions now

What is Jataka?

• 3 baskets

• A prayer pose

• Story of a Buddhist previous life

• Release from the samsara

Pure land is a denomination in what religion?

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Which of the following is not one of Buddhism six reams of existence?

• Anti-gods

• Humans

• Animals

• Sea life

Which of the religions did Gautama create?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

What is Tripitaka?

• The three baskets of Buddhism

• Symbolic gesture

• Sacred Circle in picture art

• Name for Tantric sleep

Which of the following might a Buddhist do to improve his or her karma?

• Prey to one’s ancestors

• Offer a bowl of food to a monk

• Remove shoes before entering the mosque to pray

• Rinse ones mouth and wash one’s hands before entering a shrine to pray

Which of the following best describes a bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism?

• A yoga master

• A Buddhist monk

• Anyone working towards enlightenment

• Someone who has achieved nirvana, but remains in life to help others enlightenment

All of the following are steps in the eight fold path, except:

• Right understanding

• Right speech

• Right action

• Right loyalty

What insights about life, death and rebirth did Gautama receive that “enlightened” him about how to live one’s life?

• Monasticism is the proper way to receive enlightenment

• Life must be lived in a middle path between asceticism and desire

• Practicing yoga and meditation are the only way to enlightenment

• All reality is one with Brahman

According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

• Desire

• Striving after a good reputation

• Material goods

• Human Attachments