Buddhism Quiz

What was the subject of the Buddha's first sermon?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Three Jewels

• The Five Precepts

What is the Pali canon?

• A set of rules for monks

• A collection of Buddha's teachings

• A guide to meditation

• A book of Buddhist prayers

What are the Three Poisons in Buddhism?

• Anger, jealousy, and pride

• Hate, greed, and ignorance

• Desire, attachment, and fear

• Suffering, pain, and loss

What is the meaning of "Dukkha"?

• Happiness

• Enlightenment

• Suffering

• Peace

Which of the following is NOT a type of suffering according to Buddhism?

• Dukkha

• Viparinama-dukkha

• Samkhara-dukkha

• Nirvana-dukkha

What is the purpose of meditating in Buddhism?

• To gain wealth

• To overcome the Three Poisons

• To achieve physical strength

• To learn new skills

What is the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta?

• A meditation technique

• The first teaching of the Buddha

• A Buddhist festival

• A type of prayer

What does the First Noble Truth, Dukkha, signify?

• The path to enlightenment

• The origin of suffering

• The end of suffering

• The existence of suffering

How can Buddhists overcome suffering?

• By ignoring it

• By meditating and being charitable

• By accumulating wealth

• By isolating themselves

What do the Four Noble Truths allow Buddhists to do?

• Avoid all suffering

• Reflect on the cause of suffering

• Achieve instant enlightenment

• Escape from reality