WorksheetsHigher Buddhism recall
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
happiness.
suffering.
greed.
wealth.
What did Siddhartha do to achieve enlightenment?
meditate
met with Mara and his three daughters
studied how to be an ascetic
became a monk
Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the
“middle way.”
“high road.”
“low road.”
“final path.”
What is the Dharmachakra
the symbol of Buddhism
The teachings of Buddha
The three jewels
a 7 spoked wheel
What teaching can be represented in the centre of the hub of the dharma chakra?
the four noble truths
the three root poisons
the 8 fold path
the 10 moral precepts
The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called
the Eightfold Path.
the Four Noble Truths.
nirvana.
enlightenment.
Kamma is sometimes called
positive action
skilful action
unskilful action
motivated action
Sila is the Buddhist word for what?
action
belief
morality
loving kindness
Karuna is the Buddhist word for ...
loving kindness
morality
a precept
compassion
Loving Kindness is also called...
Karuna
Sila
Metta
Kamma
Right Speech
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as
moksha
karma
samsara
dharma
Which are examples of dependent arising?
Kamma
trees bent by weather
waves caused by wind
annata
which are the 3 jewels
buddha dharma sangha
greed hatred ignorance
dukkha annica anatta
samsara karma nirvana
which are the 3 marks of existence
buddha dharma sangha
greed hatred ignorance
dukkha annica anatta
samsara karma nirvana
The 3 fires are represented by which creatures
eagle, snake pig
rooster serpent pig
rooster worm hog
rooster pig snake
What are unskillful actions rooted in?
The Five Moral Precepts
The three watches of the night
Generosity, compassion and understanding
The three poisons, ignorance, hate and greed
What are the principles that instruct Buddhists to live ethically and morally?
Karuna
Kamma
The Five moral precepts
The six perfections
Why do Buddhists follow the five moral precepts?
because they are afraid of being punished
because it will purify their mind from greed, hatred and ignorance
because they will be patient instead of being angry
because they are generous with their time and money
Which would be examples of false speech
lying
gossip
singing
swearing
Which statements are true of the 5 moral precepts
they are moral absolutes
they are god given
they are a code of conduct
they help you towards enlightenment
they are secular
Which is the best phrase to describe the 5 precepts from the list below?
set rules
training rules
commandments
learning rules
According to Buddha, what causes suffering?
Desire and craving
The terrible things that happen to us
Not believing in Buddha
Buddha
What is the traditional position for meditation?
Lying down, eyes closed
Lotus pose, eyes wide open
Sitting down, back straight, lotus pose
Sitting down, back straight, legs straight
Identify some benefits of meditation from the options below:
Helps minimise tanha
Improves understanding of 3 marks of existence
Increases the 3 fires
Help on your path to enlightenment
Helps you better master the 8 fold path
What is a mantra?
a religious verse said aloud during meditation.
a shrine
prayer beads used for meditation.
a wheel that is spun during meditation
a holy place
Buddhism indicates that meditation can help the practitioner hone which two mental qualities?
happiness and desire
contentment and dukkha
serenity and insight
desire and suffering
What type of meditation involves this?
mindfulness meditation
mandala meditation
guided meditation
Christian meditation
More modern branch of Buddhism that allows people more ways to reach enlightenment
Theravada
Mahayana
Conservative
Sunni
What is a Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound?
mandala
stupa
mala
shrine
urna
What are the sacred texts of Buddhists?
Vedas
Dhammapada
stupas
mantras
What is a place of worship often has an image or idol and offerings around it?
mosque
Kaaba
shrine
shul
People or water often turn these to send the blessings and prayers that are inside.
Prayer Wheels
Dharma wheels
Karma beads
Mala beads
What flower symbolizes enlightenment and is the throne of Buddha for many statues?
Lotus
Rose
Lily
Carnation
Stupas contain _______ which are usually bones or other objects connected with a religious person.
relics
antiques
pagodas
curios
What is the Buddhist community of monks and nuns; one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism?
Dharma
Karma
Sangha
Sutra
What is the Dependent arising?
A realm in the bhavachakra
The idea that all things arise in dependence upon conditions
A way to achieve Nibbana
One of the three refuges
What is Dhamma (Dharma) ?
The Buddha's teachings
A type of suffering
The Buddhist Community
A name for the Buddha himself
Which is NOT one of the three marks of existence?
Dukkha
Annica
Kamma
Annata
The stricter branch of Buddhists who believe only monks and nuns can reach Nirvana.
Siddhartha
Mayahana
Theravada
Gautama
Beings who have experienced enlightenment but don't go to nibanna so they can help others (Mahayana)
stupas
mandalas
bhikkus
bodhisattvas
mantras
What are you likely to find at a shrine? Select all that apply
candles
image/statue of buddha
offerings
flowers
stupas
Puja means ....
worship
meditation
prayer
chanting
pilgrimage
Which type of meditation is insight meditation focused on the 3 marks?
vipassana
samatha
metta bhavana
mindful
