Buddhism

Where did Buddhism begin?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Thailand

What is the central vision of Buddhism?

• Attaining power

• Achieving wealth

• Stopping suffering by not demanding permanence in an impermanent world

• Worshipping a creator god

What is the 'Perfection of Wisdom'?

• A Buddhist festival

• A foundational text of Mahayana Buddhism

• A type of Buddhist art

• A meditation technique

What is Lumbini known for?

• A place of pilgrimage honored as the birthplace of Buddha

• The first Buddhist monastery

• The site of Buddha's enlightenment

• The location of Buddha's first sermon

What is the 'Tibetan Book of the Dead'?

• A guide for meditation

• A text on Buddhist philosophy

• The English translation of a Tibetan text on death and rebirth

• A historical account of Tibetan Buddhism

Buddhists were shown the correct way to live their lives by the teachings of

• there mom

• god

• 4 noble truths

• the ten commends

What country was Buddhism founded in

• russia

• china

• u.s

• india

What is the primary focus of Buddhist philosophy in relation to the mind?

• Understanding the nature of consciousness

• Developing telepathic abilities

• Enhancing memory retention

• Achieving physical immortality

Which scientific field studies the effects of meditation on the brain, a practice common in Buddhism?

• Neuroscience

• Astrophysics

• Geology

• Botany

How does mindfulness meditation, a practice in Buddhism, affect the brain's structure according to scientific studies?

• Increases gray matter density

• Decreases neuron count

• Reduces brain size

• Eliminates brain waves