Buddhism and the Four Noble Truths

Who is Buddhism based on?

• Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha.

• Buddhism is based on the teachings of Confucius, who is known as the Great Teacher.

• Buddhism is based on the teachings of Laozi, who is known as the Old Master.

• Buddhism is based on the teachings of Mahavira, who is known as the Great Hero.

What is the main goal of Buddhism?

• Achieving Nirvana

• Accumulating wealth

• Gaining power

• Spreading religion

Under what tree did Siddhartha achieve Enlightenment?

• Bodhi tree

• Mango tree

• Neem tree

• Banyan tree

List the components of the Eightfold Path.

• Right Understanding, Right Intent, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

• Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

• Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

• Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

What is the state of mind that escapes the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• Samsara

• Karma

• Dukkha

What is the practice of Meditation in Buddhism?

• A form of mental concentration involving focus on breathing or objects

• Loving-kindness and compassion towards all beings

• Following ethical guidelines for moral behavior

• Studying Buddhist texts and teachings

Example of good karma:

• Helping others, practicing kindness

• Complaining about your problems.
• Ignoring someone in distress.
• Taking advantage of a situation.

   1. An old man

   2. A sick man

   3. A corpse

   4. A wandering ascetic

These are known as the _____ and led Siddhartha to question the nature of life and suffering

• The Eightfold Path
• The Wheel of Dharma
• The Noble Truths
• The Four Sights

The Middle Way means:

• An indulgent lifestyle with no restrictions.
• A strict adherence to rules and regulations.
• avoiding extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial

• A focus on material wealth and success.

Second Noble Truth in Buddism is?

• The end of suffering is enlightenment.
• The cause of suffering by desire

• Suffering is caused by ignorance.
• The path to happiness is through detachment.