Buddhism Study Guide

Buddhism is based on the teachings of the first Buddha. Who was the first Buddha?

• Guatama

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Mohammad

Buddhists can pray in a temple, or they can have this in their home to pray to.

• church

• synagogue

• shrine

• mosque

The ultimate goal for Buddhists is:

• heaven

• peace

• Nirvana

• to go on a pilgrimage

These explain the main beliefs of Buddhism:

• The 4 Noble Truths

• the Bible

• the Torah

• the Book of Mormom

Vesak is the most important holiday in Buddhism. It remembers the life of Gautama. It is celebrated in May during _____________.

• the first full moon

• the first day of spring

• the first day of the new year

• the first snow storm

A group of Buddhist monks is called a __________________.

• choir

• altar boys

• team

• Sanga

An important practice in reaching enlightenment is to:

• meditate

• pray

• sing

• exercise

Buddhists believe there is a lot of this in the world.

• excitement

• suffering

• happiness

• praying

A symbol commonly used in Buddhism is the:

• dove

• lotus flower

• cross

• Star of David

TRUE or FALSE:

Buddhism in one of the fastest growing religions in the world.

• True

• False