Types of Buddhism

What does "Theravada" mean?

• The School of Compassion

• The School of the Elders

• The School of Peace

• The School of Enlightenment

In Theravada Buddhism, who is the main focus of commitment?

• Amitabha Buddha

• The Buddha

• Buddha-nature

• Sukhavati

True or False: Theravada Buddhism allows full ordination primarily for men.

Which practice is a primary focus of Theravada monastics?

• Pilgrimage

• Meditation

• Charity

• Chanting

What does kamma mean in Buddhism?

• A form of prayer

• Good merit

• Meditation technique

• Enlightenment path

What is the main goal of Theravada Buddhists?

• To be reborn in the Pure Land

• To achieve nibbana

• To find sunyata

• To attain material wealth

What is the concept of "merit transfer" in Theravada Buddhism?

• Sharing one's merit with others

• Earning merit for oneself only

• Achieving enlightenment alone

• Avoiding all attachments

Which tradition falls under Mahayana Buddhism?

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

How do Mahayana Buddhists view the Buddha?

• A historical figure only

• An unreachable deity

• An active, present influence

• A spirit to worship

What does "sunyata" mean in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Compassion

• Wisdom

• Emptiness

• Faith