Indian Philosophy: Buddhism

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According to Buddhist teachings, what is the root cause of all suffering?

  1. Attachment to desires

  2. Ignorance

  3. Impermanence

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhism teaches that suffering arises from attachment to desires and cravings, leading to a cycle of dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist修行?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Moksha

  3. Samsara

  4. Dukkha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the state of liberation from suffering, the cycle of rebirth, and the attainment of perfect peace and enlightenment.

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Confucius

  4. Laozi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  3. Yin, Yang, Qi

  4. Atman, Brahman, Maya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the concept of anatta in Buddhism?

  1. Non-self

  2. Permanent self

  3. Cosmic self

  4. Universal self


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anatta refers to the Buddhist teaching of non-self, which emphasizes the absence of a permanent, unchanging self or soul.

What is the Four Noble Truths?

  1. Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Magga

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti

  3. Yin, Yang, Qi, Taiji

  4. Atman, Brahman, Maya, Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths are: 1. Dukkha (suffering exists), 2. Samudaya (suffering arises from attachment), 3. Nirodha (suffering can be ended), and 4. Magga (the path to the end of suffering).

What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

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

  2. Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Yoga

  3. Wu wei, Ren, Yi, Zhi

  4. Moksha, Samsara, Atman, Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Noble Eightfold Path is a set of practices that lead to the end of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment.

What is the concept of karma in Buddhism?

  1. Action and its consequences

  2. Fate and destiny

  3. Random chance

  4. Divine intervention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma refers to the Buddhist teaching that one's actions, both good and bad, have consequences in this life and future lives.

What is the concept of reincarnation in Buddhism?

  1. Rebirth of the soul into a new body

  2. Transmigration of the soul to a higher or lower realm

  3. Eternal existence of the soul

  4. Annihilation of the soul after death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhism teaches that after death, one's consciousness is reborn into a new body, determined by one's karma.

What is the concept of bodhisattva in Buddhism?

  1. One who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings

  2. One who has attained enlightenment

  3. One who has taken monastic vows

  4. One who has attained nirvana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bodhisattva is a person who has dedicated their life to achieving enlightenment not only for themselves but also for the benefit of all other beings.

What is the concept of sunyata in Buddhism?

  1. Emptiness

  2. Form

  3. Permanence

  4. Self


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sunyata refers to the Buddhist teaching that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence or self-nature.

What is the concept of pratitya-samutpada in Buddhism?

  1. Dependent origination

  2. Independent existence

  3. Eternalism

  4. Nihilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratitya-samutpada refers to the Buddhist teaching that all phenomena arise in dependence on other phenomena.

What are the three main schools of Buddhism?

  1. Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana

  2. Hinayana, Mahayana, Tantrayana

  3. Zen, Pure Land, Nichiren

  4. Shingon, Tendai, Kegon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main schools of Buddhism are Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

What is the concept of dukkha in Buddhism?

  1. Suffering

  2. Happiness

  3. Ignorance

  4. Enlightenment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dukkha refers to the Buddhist teaching that life is inherently characterized by suffering.

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