Buddhism and Sacred Texts

Within whose accounts is Buddhism based?

• Mahavira

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Guru Nanak

How were the oral teachings of Buddha passed on?

• Through written scriptures

• Through oral tradition to subsequent generations

• Via the internet

• Through royal decrees

What signified agreement on the authenticity of Buddha's teachings and monastic rules?

• The construction of stupas

• The recitation of the teachings

• The creation of statues

• The writing of commentaries

What is the Abhidhamma?

• A collection of the Buddha's sermons

• The rule of the Sangha

• A collection of summaries and scholastic interpretations of Buddhist teachings

• The original Buddhist scriptures

What are the three sections of the Pali Canon known as collectively?

• Dhammapada

• Sutta Pitaka

• Tripitaka

• Vinaya Pitaka

What does the term "Tripitaka" translate to?

• Three Teachings

• Three Baskets

• Three Jewels

• Three Paths

What is the nature of Buddhist canons?

• There is a single authoritative book for all Buddhists.

• There are multiple canons with varying criteria for inclusion.

• All Buddhist canons are identical and universally accepted.

• Buddhist canons are only written in Pali.

How have the Buddhist canons evolved over time?

• They have remained unchanged since their creation.

• They have been shaped by different people over centuries.

• They have been condensed into a single, simplified version.

• They have been translated into one universal language.

How many volumes does the Pali Canon consist of?

• More than 100 volumes

• More than 50 volumes

• Exactly 50 volumes

• Less than 50 volumes

When was the Pali Canon settled according to the Theravada tradition?

• At the Second Council

• Before the Buddha's death

• At the First Council held by the Buddha's monastic disciples in Rajagaha immediately after the Buddha's death

• 100 years after the Buddha's death