Buddhism Quiz

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice?

• To achieve wealth and power

• To attain enlightenment

• To become a god

• To gain supernatural powers

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Guru Nanak

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

What is the name of the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment?

• Neem Tree

• Bodhi Tree

• Banyan Tree

• Peepal Tree

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• The truth of suffering

• The truth of the origin of suffering

• The truth of the cessation of suffering

• The truth of the eternal soul

What is the Buddhist community of monks and nuns called?

• Ummah

• Sangha

• Brahmin

• Dharma

Which type of Buddhism focuses on the chanting of the Lotus Sutra as its primary practice?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Vajrayana

• Nichiren

What is the main focus of Zen Buddhism?

• Ritual worship

• Study of scriptures

• Meditation

• Pilgrimage

In which country did Buddhism originate?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

Who is considered the future Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Amitabha Buddha

• Maitreya Buddha

• Avalokiteshvara

• Manjushri

What is the Buddhist concept that refers to the cycle of death and rebirth?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Samsara

• Nirvana