Prelim Buddhism Beliefs 3. 3 Marks of Existence

What does the term "Anicca" mean in Buddhist teachings?

• Life is permanent

• Life is impermanent

• Life is satisfactory

• Life is eternal

According to Buddhist teachings, what is the only thing that survives death?

• The soul

• The body

• Karma

• The mind

What does the term "Dukkha" refer to in Buddhist teachings?

• Happiness

• Suffering

• Impermanence

• Self

What is the Buddhist view on the concept of self?

• The self is permanent and unchanging

• The self is a false construction

• The self is eternal

• The self is the same as the soul

What does the constant state of flux in the mind and body signify in Buddhist teachings?

• Stability

• Permanence

• Change

• Eternity

According to the text, why might we 'suffer' when joy ends?

• Because we are not used to feeling joy.

• Because everything is impermanent.

• Because joy is a negative emotion.

• Because we do not understand happiness.

What is the nature of happiness?

• Happiness is permanent and unchanging.

• Happiness is always transient.

• Happiness can be guaranteed by certain things.

• Happiness is not related to experiences.

What is the main reason given for why a permanent state of happiness cannot be guaranteed?

• Because people do not know how to be happy.

• Because all things change.

• Because happiness is an illusion.

• Because joy is not real.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice?

• Accumulating wealth

• Achieving Nirvana

• Gaining power

• Attaining eternal life

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• Life is eternal

• Desire leads to suffering

• Wealth brings happiness

• Power is the ultimate goal