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The eightfold path (Buddhism)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where does human suffering come from?

a)

From nature

b)

Desire and want

c)

evil and fear

d)

unmet expectations

2.

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as

a)

Moksha

b)

Atman

c)

Samsara

d)

Brahman

3.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

4.

The eightfold path is...

a)

A path with 8 turnings which Siddhartha Gautama has to choose from

b)

The name of a famous Buddhist pop group

c)

The way Buddhists can achieve enlightenment and freedom from desire

d)

Something that Buddhists must do every day

5.

Making the commitment to consider others in all you do and not act in greed.

a)

Right Intent

b)

Right Meditation

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right Effort

6.

Do not spread gossip or lie. Always try to tell the truth and to use words kindly.

a)

Right Action

b)

Right Livelihood

c)

Right Speech

d)

Right Mindfulness

7.

Holding open a door for someone who has their hands full is an example of this step along the Eightfold Path

a)

Right Speech

b)

Right Action

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right concentration / meditation

8.

Always try to be the best you. TRY, practice, apply yourself. Learn new things and grow!

a)

Right Meditation

b)

Right Effort

c)

Right Understanding

d)

Right Speech

9.

Apply your mind to the hear and now. Think before you speak, have awareness of your actions and impact on others.

a)

Right Mindfulness

b)

Right Action

c)

Right Effort

d)

Right Meditation

10.

Think deeply about your actions, clear your mind of doubts and negativity, develop stronger focus and mindfulness through this practice.

a)

Right Concentration / Meditation

b)

Right Understanding

c)

Right Effort

d)

Right Livelihood

11.

Refuse groups, clubs, jobs, that harm others or nature.

a)

Right Understanding

b)

Right Effort

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right Concentration / Meditation

12.

What is the meaning of Karma (Kamma)?

a)

Good actions have good consequences and bad actions have bad consequences

b)

Bad things happen to good people

c)

Good things happen to bad people

d)

Your actions only have an impact on you but noone else