Exploring the Origins and Teachings of Buddhism

Who is Mara in the context of the story?

• The god of destruction and desire

• A demon leading the charge against humanity

• A prince seeking enlightenment

• A mortal discovering a secret

What is the approximate number of Buddhism adherents worldwide?

• Around 750 million

• About 500 million

• Over 1 billion

• Less than 100 million

What did Prince Siddhartha encounter outside the palace that changed his perspective?

• A beautiful garden

• A group of wealthy aristocrats

• A sick man, an old man, and a corpse

• A festival

What realization did Siddhartha have after years of ascetic life?

• Moderation in all things is key

• Ascetic life is the true path to enlightenment

• He needed to return to the palace

• He should become a king

What was Siddhartha's declaration upon his birth?

• He would renounce his royal life immediately

• He would become a great king

• This would be his last rebirth

• He would lead his people to victory

What does the term 'Nirvana' signify in Buddhism?

• A place of eternal happiness

• A state of peace and freedom from desire

• The highest heaven

• Rebirth into a new life

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Desire causes suffering

• Following the Eightfold Path

• Ending desire ends suffering

• Life is suffering

What did Siddhartha do when confronted by Mara's army?

• He touched the ground, showing his meditation's solidity

• He ran away

• He fought them with physical strength

• He joined them