Who was the Buddha?

The video explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, contrasting him with the popular image of Budai. It delves into Buddhist cosmology, the concept of samsara, and the process of becoming a Buddha through countless lifetimes. The narrative includes traditional and historical accounts, highlighting the four sights that led Siddhartha to enlightenment. The video also touches on the supernatural elements in Buddhist stories and concludes with the idea of multiple Buddhas and their teachings.

Who is the laughing Buddha commonly mistaken for?

• A Chinese monk named Budai

• A Hindu deity

• A future Buddha

• Siddhartha Gautama

What does the term 'Buddha' literally mean?

• The Peaceful One

• The Enlightened One

• The Awakened One

• The Happy One

What is the term for the endless cycle of birth, suffering, death, and rebirth in Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• Karma

• Samsara

• Dharma

According to Buddhist tradition, how does one become a Buddha?

• Through a single lifetime of good deeds

• By making a vow and accumulating virtues over many lifetimes

• By receiving divine intervention

• By being born into a royal family

What is the Jataka?

• Stories of the Buddha's past lives

• A collection of the Buddha's teachings

• A type of meditation practice

• A Buddhist holy site

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

• Northern India

• Tibet

• Sri Lanka

• Southern Nepal

What is the significance of the Pali canon in Buddhism?

• It is the original language of the Buddha

• It is a collection of Buddhist laws

• It contains the earliest accounts of the Buddha's teachings

• It is a guide to meditation practices

What realization did Siddhartha Gautama have after seeing the four sights?

• The need for divine intervention

• The importance of wealth

• The inevitability of suffering

• The power of meditation

What did Siddhartha Gautama do after realizing the nature of suffering?

• He sought guidance from his family

• He returned to his palace

• He left his royal life to seek enlightenment

• He became a king

How is the Buddha often portrayed in traditional stories?

• As a mythical creature

• As a supernatural figure with special abilities

• As a divine being

• As a regular human