Buddhism

Who first welcomed Buddhism in Japan?

• Emperor Shomu

• Prince Shotoku

• Empress Suiko

• Emperor Tenmu

What is the most popular Mahayana sacred text?

• Lotus Sutra

• Heart Sutra

• Diamond Sutra

• Lankavatara Sutra

The four noble truths are:

• Suffering, Cause of Suffering, End of Suffering, Path to End Suffering

• Birth, Death, Rebirth, Enlightenment

• Truth, Justice, Peace, Love

• Karma, Dharma, Moksha, Nirvana

Which is NOT one of the four sights?

• A king

• An old man

• A sick man

• A dead man

The leader of Vajrayana Buddhism is:

• Dalai Lama

• Karmapa

• Panchen Lama

• Shamarpa

Buddha means:

• Enlightened One

• Sage

• Teacher

• Monk

One who defers Nirvana to help others reach Nirvana first is called a:

• Bodhisattva

• Arhat

• Buddha

• Sangha

What is sangha?

• A type of meditation

• A community of monks, nuns, and lay followers in Buddhism

• A Buddhist festival

• A sacred Buddhist text

A Buddhist place with relics from Buddha or followers

• Stupa

• Pagoda

• Monastery

• Temple

Dharma in Buddhism means

• the teachings of the Buddha

• a type of meditation

• a Buddhist festival

• a sacred text