Quiz on Buddhism for Beginners

What are the three jewels of Buddhism?

• The Karma, the Reincarnation, the Enlightenment

• The Lotus Flower, the Incense, the Bell

• The Monk, the Temple, the Chanting

• The Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha

What does taking refuge in the three jewels mean?

• Avoiding the community of practitioners

• Retreating from life

• Embracing the world's complexity

• Ignoring the teachings of Buddha

Who is considered the exemplar in Buddhism?

• The Buddha

• The Dharma

• The Monk

• The Sangha

What does the word 'dharma' refer to in Buddhism?

• The teachings of the historical Buddha

• The meditation practices

• The community of practitioners

• The chanting rituals

What is the sangha in Buddhism?

• The prayer wheel

• The Buddhist community

• The sacred text

• The meditation posture

Who did the Buddha tell to 'Be a light unto yourself'?

• The Monk

• The Sangha

• The Dharma

• Ananda

What is the expanded understanding of taking refuge in the sangha?

• Practicing meditation in solitude

• Isolating oneself from society

• Embracing kinship with all living things

• Following strict rules of conduct

What is the significance of taking refuge in the dharma?

• Finding support in the teachings of enlightened beings

• Avoiding the practice of meditation

• Focusing only on rituals

• Believing in superstitions

What is the purpose of taking refuge in the three jewels?

• Escape from reality

• Reject the concept of enlightenment

• Avoid challenges in life

• Formalize commitment to the Buddha's path

What is the role of the Buddha of refuge in Buddhism?

• Master of ceremonies

• Guide to an enlightened life

• Guardian of the temple

• Historical figure only