The Four Schools of Buddhism

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Four Schools of Buddhism. The questions cover the history, beliefs, and practices of each school.
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Which of the following is not one of the Four Schools of Buddhism?

  1. Theravada

  2. Mahayana

  3. Vajrayana

  4. Shintoism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shintoism is a Japanese religion, not a school of Buddhism.

The Theravada school of Buddhism is often referred to as the "School of the Elders". What is the reason for this?

  1. The Theravada school is the oldest school of Buddhism.

  2. The Theravada school follows the teachings of the Buddha's original disciples.

  3. The Theravada school emphasizes the importance of monasticism.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Theravada school is the oldest school of Buddhism, follows the teachings of the Buddha's original disciples, and emphasizes the importance of monasticism.

The Mahayana school of Buddhism is often referred to as the "Great Vehicle". What is the reason for this?

  1. The Mahayana school is the largest school of Buddhism.

  2. The Mahayana school teaches that all beings have the potential to become Buddhas.

  3. The Mahayana school emphasizes the importance of compassion and bodhisattvas.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mahayana school is the largest school of Buddhism, teaches that all beings have the potential to become Buddhas, and emphasizes the importance of compassion and bodhisattvas.

The Vajrayana school of Buddhism is often referred to as the "Diamond Vehicle". What is the reason for this?

  1. The Vajrayana school is the most esoteric school of Buddhism.

  2. The Vajrayana school uses tantras and mandalas in its practices.

  3. The Vajrayana school emphasizes the importance of guru-disciple relationships.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vajrayana school is the most esoteric school of Buddhism, uses tantras and mandalas in its practices, and emphasizes the importance of guru-disciple relationships.

The Zen school of Buddhism is often referred to as the "School of Meditation". What is the reason for this?

  1. The Zen school emphasizes the importance of meditation.

  2. The Zen school uses koans in its meditation practices.

  3. The Zen school teaches that enlightenment can be attained through meditation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Zen school emphasizes the importance of meditation, uses koans in its meditation practices, and teaches that enlightenment can be attained through meditation.

Which of the following is a central teaching of the Theravada school of Buddhism?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Eightfold Path

  3. The Three Jewels

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Three Jewels are all central teachings of the Theravada school of Buddhism.

Which of the following is a central teaching of the Mahayana school of Buddhism?

  1. The Bodhisattva Ideal

  2. The Prajnaparamita Sutras

  3. The Lotus Sutra

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bodhisattva Ideal, the Prajnaparamita Sutras, and the Lotus Sutra are all central teachings of the Mahayana school of Buddhism.

Which of the following is a central teaching of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism?

  1. The Tantras

  2. The Mandalas

  3. The Guru-Disciple Relationship

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tantras, the Mandalas, and the Guru-Disciple Relationship are all central teachings of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism.

Which of the following is a central teaching of the Zen school of Buddhism?

  1. Meditation

  2. Koans

  3. Enlightenment

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meditation, Koans, and Enlightenment are all central teachings of the Zen school of Buddhism.

Which of the following is a famous Theravada Buddhist temple in Thailand?

  1. Wat Pho

  2. Wat Arun

  3. Wat Phra Kaew

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Wat Phra Kaew are all famous Theravada Buddhist temples in Thailand.

Which of the following is a famous Mahayana Buddhist temple in China?

  1. Shaolin Temple

  2. Dazu Rock Carvings

  3. Longmen Grottoes

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shaolin Temple, Dazu Rock Carvings, and Longmen Grottoes are all famous Mahayana Buddhist temples in China.

Which of the following is a famous Vajrayana Buddhist temple in Tibet?

  1. Jokhang Temple

  2. Potala Palace

  3. Samye Monastery

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, and Samye Monastery are all famous Vajrayana Buddhist temples in Tibet.

Which of the following is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Japan?

  1. Kinkaku-ji

  2. Ginkaku-ji

  3. Ryōan-ji

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Ryōan-ji are all famous Zen Buddhist temples in Japan.

Which of the following is a famous Theravada Buddhist monk?

  1. Ajahn Chah

  2. Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta

  3. Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta, and Buddhadasa Bhikkhu are all famous Theravada Buddhist monks.

Which of the following is a famous Mahayana Buddhist monk?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Vasubandhu

  3. Bodhidharma

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, and Bodhidharma are all famous Mahayana Buddhist monks.

Which of the following is a famous Vajrayana Buddhist monk?

  1. Padmasambhava

  2. Milarepa

  3. Tsongkhapa

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Padmasambhava, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa are all famous Vajrayana Buddhist monks.

Which of the following is a famous Zen Buddhist monk?

  1. Dogen Zenji

  2. Hakuin Ekaku

  3. Shunryu Suzuki

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dogen Zenji, Hakuin Ekaku, and Shunryu Suzuki are all famous Zen Buddhist monks.

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