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Worksheets09-BUD- Buddhism revision
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What are the two schools of Buddhism called?
Hinayana and Vajrayana
Theravada and Mahayana
Zen and Pure Land
Tibetan and Chinese
Which countries follow Theravada Buddhism?
Tibet, China, Japan
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand
Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan
Vietnam, Laos, Burma
What do Theravada Buddhists believe about monks?
Monks are allowed to marry and have families
Monks are not considered important in the religion
Monks are not required to meditate
Monks must follow a strict set of rules
How do you reach enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism?
By studying ancient scriptures
By performing rituals and ceremonies
By following the guidance of a spiritual leader
By meditating and looking inward
What does each branch believe about enlightened beings?
Theravada believes in Bodhisattvas, Mahayana believes in Arhats
Neither believe in enlightened beings
Both believe in Bodhisattvas
Both believe in Arhats
What does each school believe about holy texts?
Both follow the Pali Canon
Theravada follows the Pali Canon, Mahayana follows the Tipitaka
Both follow the Mahayana Sutras
Mahayana follows the Pali Canon and the Mahayana Sutras, Theravada just follows the Pali Canon
What does each school believe about The Buddha?
Theravada believes Siddhartha Gautama was not a human being, Mahayana believes he was an ordinary man
Both believe Siddhartha Gautama was a divine being
Theravada believes Siddhartha Gautama was an ordinary man who has escaped the cycle of Samsara, Mahayana believes he is still around and extremely special
Neither believe in Siddhartha Gautama
What do you think is the biggest difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists?
Their beliefs about The Buddha
Their beliefs about enlightenment
Their beliefs about holy texts
Their beliefs about monks
What do you think is the biggest reason Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists disagree with each other?
Their geographical locations
Their traditions of monks
Their beliefs about enlightened beings
Their beliefs about holy texts and adding to the B
What are the Three Jewels in Buddhism also known as?
The Three Rubies
The Three Amigos
The Three teachings
The Three Refuges
What does it mean to 'take refuge' in Buddhism?
To seek shelter in a monastery
To find safety and escape from suffering
To meditate in a peaceful place
To become a monk or nun
What does the Dhamma in Buddhism refer to?
The teachings about the way the world works
The historical man Siddhartha Gautama
The community of Buddhists
The role model for Buddhists
What is the meaning of 'Buddha' in Buddhism?
The historical man Siddhartha Gautama
The community of Buddhists
The truth about the way the world works
The awakened or enlightened one
What is the Dhamma compared to in Buddhism?
A holy text to be studied
A raft used to cross a river
A peaceful place for meditation
A monastery for monks and nuns
What is the role of laypeople in the Buddhist community?
To provide food and clothing to monks and nuns
To meditate and study the holy texts
To visit the vihara to meditate and listen to teachings
To live as the Buddha did
What is the significance of the Three Jewels in Buddhism?
They are used for meditation purposes
They are the most important things in Buddhism
They are symbols of wealth and prosperity
They are only relevant to monks and nuns
Why do Buddhists need to take refuge in all three Jewels; Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha?
To demonstrate their commitment to Buddhism
To gain popularity and recognition
To seek material wealth and comfort
To achieve Enlightenment and escape suffering
What is the meaning of enlightenment?
To understand the meaning of life
To gain material possessions
To achieve physical strength
To become famous
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
An Indian prince
A Greek philosopher
A Chinese emperor
An Egyptian pharaoh
What did Siddhartha see during his first sight?
An old man
A young child
A wealthy merchant
A powerful king
What did Siddhartha see during his second sight?
A sick man
A healthy athlete
A skilled doctor
A joyful dancer
What did Siddhartha see during his third sight?
A dead man
A newborn baby
A wedding celebration
A successful businessman
What did Siddhartha see during his fourth sight?
A holy man
A warrior
A musician
A farmer
What did Siddhartha decide to do after seeing the Four Sights?
Leave his home and become a wandering holy man
Stay in the palace and enjoy his luxurious life
Become a king and rule his kingdom
Join the army and fight in wars
How did Siddhartha eventually gain enlightenment?
Through deep meditation
Through physical exercise
Through studying ancient texts
Through socializing with others
What did Siddhartha become known as after gaining enlightenment?
The Buddha
The King
The Prophet
The Scholar
How did Siddhartha spend the rest of his life?
Teaching others about the right ways to live
Building a grand palace
Exploring new lands
Writing books about his experiences
What is the first step of the Noble Eightfold Path?
Right Understanding
Right Speech
Right Concentration
Right Livelihood
Why is Right Understanding important to stop Dukkha?
It makes a person fully aware of the present moment
It encourages goodness and truth
It is the first step towards enlightenment
It helps in developing love and kindness
What is the main action associated with Right Speech?
Speaking truthfully and compassionately
Cultivating an attitude of loving kindness
Avoiding harmful thoughts and desires
Being fully aware of oneself and others
What is the purpose of Right Livelihood in stopping Dukkha?
To have a job that does not harm others and is helpful to oneself
To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering
To be totally alert to life and aware of one's actions
To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
What is the main action associated with Right Effort?
Being mindful of the present moment
Training oneself to avoid bad things
Being totally alert to life and aware of one's actions
Regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness
What is the main purpose of Right Awareness/Right Mindfulness?
To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering
To be fully aware of oneself and others
To be totally alert to life and aware of one's actions
To experience the here and now
What is the main action associated with Right Concentration?
Making an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
Being fully aware of oneself and others
Regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness
Training oneself to avoid bad things
What is the main purpose of Right Concentration in stopping Dukkha?
To be fully aware of oneself and others
To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
To experience the here and now
What is the main action associated with Right Action?
Behaving in ways that are kind and compassionate
Taking care in what one says
Being totally alert to life and aware of one's actions
Making an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
What is the main purpose of Right Attitude in stopping Dukkha?
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To develop love and kindness
To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
To affect what one gets out of life by developing right attitudes and thoughts
What is the main purpose of Right Action in stopping Dukkha?
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To show loving kindness to all living things
What is the main purpose of Right Effort in stopping Dukkha?
To show loving kindness to all living things
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions
What is the main purpose of Right Speech in stopping Dukkha?
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To show loving kindness to all living things
To take care in what one says and make sure it is helpful and encourages goodness and truth
What is the main purpose of Right Understanding in stopping Dukkha?
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To show loving kindness to all living things
To have a correct understanding of the world and realise that life is unsatisfactory
What is the main purpose of Right Livelihood in stopping Dukkha?
To have a job that does not destroy life or cause harm to others
To show loving kindness to all living things
To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate
To develop wisdom and calm the mind
