Nirvana

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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Samsara

  3. Dukkha

  4. Anatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What does the term 'Nirvana' mean?

  1. Enlightenment

  2. Extinction

  3. Bliss

  4. Emptiness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana literally means 'extinction' in Sanskrit, referring to the extinction of craving, aversion, and delusion.

According to Buddhism, what is the root cause of suffering?

  1. Attachment

  2. Ignorance

  3. Karma

  4. Impermanence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, attachment to worldly desires and possessions is seen as the root cause of suffering.

What are the Three Marks of Existence?

  1. Dukkha, Anatta, Anicca

  2. Dukkha, Anatta, Brahman

  3. Dukkha, Anicca, Brahman

  4. Dukkha, Atman, Anicca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism are Dukkha (suffering), Anatta (non-self), and Anicca (impermanence).

What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

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

  2. Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Samadhi, Right Concentration

  3. Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Wisdom

  4. Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Samadhi, Right Wisdom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Nagarjuna

  4. Ashoka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the state of consciousness experienced during Nirvana?

  1. Bliss

  2. Emptiness

  3. Non-duality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirvana is described as a state of consciousness characterized by bliss, emptiness, non-duality, and the cessation of suffering.

What is the opposite of Nirvana in Buddhism?

  1. Samsara

  2. Dukkha

  3. Anatta

  4. Anicca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which is the opposite of Nirvana in Buddhism.

Which Buddhist school emphasizes the importance of meditation and direct experience of Nirvana?

  1. Theravada

  2. Mahayana

  3. Vajrayana

  4. Zen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vajrayana Buddhism, also known as Tantric Buddhism, emphasizes the importance of meditation and direct experience of Nirvana.

What is the concept of 'sunyata' in Buddhism?

  1. Emptiness

  2. Non-self

  3. Impermanence

  4. Dependent origination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sunyata, or emptiness, is a central concept in Mahayana Buddhism, referring to the idea that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence.

What is the bodhisattva ideal in Buddhism?

  1. To attain Nirvana for oneself

  2. To help others attain Nirvana

  3. To accumulate merit and good karma

  4. To become a Buddha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The bodhisattva ideal in Buddhism is to strive for the enlightenment of all beings, not just oneself.

Which Buddhist scripture contains the teachings of the Buddha on the nature of Nirvana?

  1. Dhammapada

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Upanishads

  4. Nirvana Sutra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nirvana Sutra is a Mahayana Buddhist scripture that contains the teachings of the Buddha on the nature of Nirvana.

What is the concept of 'anatman' in Buddhism?

  1. Non-self

  2. Emptiness

  3. Impermanence

  4. Dependent origination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatman, or non-self, is a central concept in Buddhism, referring to the idea that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

Which Buddhist school emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the teachings of the Buddha?

  1. Theravada

  2. Mahayana

  3. Vajrayana

  4. Zen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theravada Buddhism emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the teachings of the Buddha, as recorded in the Pali Canon.

What is the concept of 'dependent origination' in Buddhism?

  1. The idea that all phenomena are interconnected and interdependent

  2. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  3. The law of karma

  4. The nature of Nirvana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dependent origination is a central concept in Buddhism, referring to the idea that all phenomena are interconnected and interdependent, arising and ceasing in relation to each other.

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