Quiz on Mahayana Buddhism

What does Mahayana Buddhism mean?

• Small Vehicle

• Great Vehicle

• Path of Enlightenment

• Middle Path

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

• Only Siddhartha Gautama is a Buddha

• Buddha has three bodies

• Bodhisattvas do not exist

• Nirvana is only for monks

What is the Lotus Sutra known for?

• Containing teachings on Buddha Nature

• Rejecting the concept of bodhisattvas

• Focusing solely on meditation

• Being the oldest Buddhist text

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

• Dharmakaya

• Sambhogakaya

• Nirmanakaya

• Bodhisattvakaya

What is the primary goal of a bodhisattva?

• To become a monk

• To attain nirvana alone

• To assist others in achieving enlightenment

• To achieve personal enlightenment

Which bodhisattva is known as the embodiment of compassion?

• Manjushri

• Avalokiteshvara

• Ksitigarbha

• Samanthabhadra

What does the term 'paramita' refer to in Mahayana Buddhism?

• The rituals performed in temples

• The cycle of rebirth

• The perfections to be cultivated

• The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

Which sect emphasizes personal salvation without external assistance?

• Rationalist Sect

• Socio-political Sect

• Intuitive Sects

• Pure Land Sect

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

• A historical figure with no current relevance

• A political leader of China

• A deity worshipped in temples

• A prominent spiritual leader and teacher

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

• Increased freedom for Tibetan monks

• Destruction of Tibetan Buddhist practices

• Establishment of new temples

• Promotion of Buddhist teachings