Quiz on Mahayana Buddhism

What does Mahayana Buddhism mean?

• Small Vehicle

• Path of Enlightenment

• Great Vehicle

• Middle Path

Which of the following is a key concept in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Buddha has three bodies

• Only Siddhartha Gautama is a Buddha

• Nirvana is only for monks

• Bodhisattvas do not exist

What is the Lotus Sutra known for?

• Being the oldest Buddhist text

• Containing teachings on Buddha Nature

• Rejecting the existence of bodhisattvas

• Focusing solely on meditation

Which of the following is NOT one of the three bodies of Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Nirmanakaya

• Bodhisattvakaya

• Dharmakaya

• Sambhogakaya

What is the primary goal of a bodhisattva?

• To become a monk

• To achieve personal nirvana

• To study scriptures

• To assist others in achieving enlightenment

Which bodhisattva is known as the embodiment of compassion?

• Samanthabhadra

• Avalokiteshvara

• Ksitigarbha

• Manjushri

What does the term 'paramita' refer to?

• The cycle of rebirth

• Perfections to be achieved

• The teachings of Siddhartha

• The nature of reality

Which sect emphasizes personal salvation without external assistance?

• Pure Land Sect

• Intuitive Sects

• Rationalist Sect

• Socio-political Sect

What is the role of the Dalai Lama in Tibetan Buddhism?

• A teacher of meditation

• A spiritual leader and reincarnation

• A political leader

• A historical figure only

What was a significant event during Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution?

• The establishment of new temples

• The destruction of Tibetan Buddhism

• The rise of the Dalai Lama

• The spread of Mahayana Buddhism