Buddhism

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Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Confucius

  4. Laozi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism.

What is the central teaching of Buddhism?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Eightfold Path

  3. Nirvana

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhism and explain the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

What is the goal of Buddhist practice?

  1. Enlightenment

  2. Nirvana

  3. Moksha

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, a state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  3. Yin, Yang, Qi

  4. Heaven, Earth, Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Three Jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community of practitioners).

What is the Eightfold Path?

  1. Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

  2. Noble Eightfold Path

  3. Four Noble Truths

  4. Three Jewels


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eightfold Path is a set of eight practices that lead to the cessation of suffering and the attainment of Nirvana.

What is the concept of Karma in Buddhism?

  1. Action and its consequences

  2. Fate and destiny

  3. Cause and effect

  4. Reincarnation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma in Buddhism refers to the law of cause and effect, where one's actions have consequences in this life and future lives.

What is the concept of Samsara in Buddhism?

  1. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  2. The illusion of the self

  3. The nature of suffering

  4. The ultimate reality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara in Buddhism refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that beings experience due to their attachments and desires.

What is the concept of Sunyata in Buddhism?

  1. Emptiness

  2. Voidness

  3. Non-self

  4. Illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sunyata in Buddhism refers to the concept of emptiness or voidness, which suggests that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence.

What is the concept of Bodhisattva in Buddhism?

  1. An enlightened being who vows to help others attain enlightenment

  2. A Buddha

  3. A monk or nun

  4. A spiritual teacher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who vows to remain in the cycle of Samsara to help others attain enlightenment.

What is the concept of Dukkha in Buddhism?

  1. Suffering

  2. Pain

  3. Dissatisfaction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dukkha in Buddhism refers to the concept of suffering, pain, and dissatisfaction that is inherent in existence.

What is the concept of Anatta in Buddhism?

  1. Non-self

  2. No-soul

  3. Emptiness

  4. Illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatta in Buddhism refers to the concept of non-self, which suggests that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

What is the concept of Pratitya-samutpada in Buddhism?

  1. Dependent origination

  2. Interconnectedness

  3. Cause and effect

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pratitya-samutpada in Buddhism refers to the concept of dependent origination, which suggests that all phenomena arise and exist in relation to each other.

What is the concept of Sila in Buddhism?

  1. Moral conduct

  2. Ethics

  3. Precepts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sila in Buddhism refers to the concept of moral conduct, ethics, and precepts that guide the behavior of practitioners.

What is the concept of Samadhi in Buddhism?

  1. Meditation

  2. Concentration

  3. Mental cultivation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samadhi in Buddhism refers to the concept of meditation, concentration, and mental cultivation that leads to a state of deep awareness and tranquility.

What is the concept of Prajna in Buddhism?

  1. Wisdom

  2. Insight

  3. Understanding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prajna in Buddhism refers to the concept of wisdom, insight, and understanding that leads to the realization of the true nature of reality.

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