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The Mahayana School of Buddhism: The Great Vehicle

Description: The Mahayana School of Buddhism, also known as the Great Vehicle, is one of the two main branches of Buddhism. It originated in India around the 1st century CE and spread throughout Asia. Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the bodhisattva ideal, the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, and the importance of compassion and wisdom.
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What is the central doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Eightfold Path

  3. The Bodhisattva Ideal

  4. The Three Jewels

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bodhisattva Ideal is the central doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism. It emphasizes the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, rather than just for oneself.

What is a bodhisattva?

  1. An enlightened being who has attained nirvana

  2. A being who is on the path to enlightenment

  3. A being who has taken a vow to help others attain enlightenment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A bodhisattva is a being who is on the path to enlightenment, who has taken a vow to help others attain enlightenment, and who has attained nirvana.

What are the two main branches of Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. Zen and Pure Land

  2. Tibetan and Chinese

  3. Japanese and Korean

  4. Theravada and Mahayana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two main branches of Mahayana Buddhism are Zen and Pure Land.

What is the goal of Zen Buddhism?

  1. To attain enlightenment through meditation

  2. To attain nirvana through rebirth

  3. To help others attain enlightenment

  4. To live a life of compassion and wisdom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Zen Buddhism is to attain enlightenment through meditation.

What is the goal of Pure Land Buddhism?

  1. To attain enlightenment through meditation

  2. To attain nirvana through rebirth

  3. To help others attain enlightenment

  4. To live a life of compassion and wisdom

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The goal of Pure Land Buddhism is to attain nirvana through rebirth in the Pure Land, a realm of perfect happiness and peace.

What is the bodhisattva path?

  1. The path of self-realization

  2. The path of compassion and wisdom

  3. The path of service to others

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bodhisattva path is the path of self-realization, compassion and wisdom, and service to others.

What are the six perfections of the bodhisattva path?

  1. Generosity, patience, morality, effort, concentration, and wisdom

  2. Generosity, patience, morality, effort, concentration, and compassion

  3. Generosity, patience, morality, effort, concentration, and loving-kindness

  4. Generosity, patience, morality, effort, concentration, and joy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The six perfections of the bodhisattva path are generosity, patience, morality, effort, concentration, and wisdom.

What is the Prajnaparamita Sutra?

  1. A sutra that teaches the perfection of wisdom

  2. A sutra that teaches the bodhisattva path

  3. A sutra that teaches the emptiness of all things

  4. A sutra that teaches the importance of compassion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prajnaparamita Sutra is a sutra that teaches the perfection of wisdom.

What is the Lotus Sutra?

  1. A sutra that teaches the equality of all beings

  2. A sutra that teaches the importance of compassion

  3. A sutra that teaches the bodhisattva path

  4. A sutra that teaches the emptiness of all things

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lotus Sutra is a sutra that teaches the equality of all beings.

What is the Amitabha Sutra?

  1. A sutra that teaches the importance of compassion

  2. A sutra that teaches the bodhisattva path

  3. A sutra that teaches the emptiness of all things

  4. A sutra that teaches the Pure Land

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Amitabha Sutra is a sutra that teaches the Pure Land.

Who is Avalokiteshvara?

  1. The bodhisattva of compassion

  2. The bodhisattva of wisdom

  3. The bodhisattva of power

  4. The bodhisattva of love

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of compassion.

Who is Manjushri?

  1. The bodhisattva of wisdom

  2. The bodhisattva of compassion

  3. The bodhisattva of power

  4. The bodhisattva of love

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manjushri is the bodhisattva of wisdom.

Who is Vajrapani?

  1. The bodhisattva of power

  2. The bodhisattva of wisdom

  3. The bodhisattva of compassion

  4. The bodhisattva of love

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vajrapani is the bodhisattva of power.

Who is Samantabhadra?

  1. The bodhisattva of love

  2. The bodhisattva of wisdom

  3. The bodhisattva of compassion

  4. The bodhisattva of power

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantabhadra is the bodhisattva of love.

What is the significance of the bodhisattva ideal in Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. It emphasizes the importance of compassion and wisdom

  2. It shows the path to enlightenment for all beings

  3. It teaches the emptiness of all things

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The significance of the bodhisattva ideal in Mahayana Buddhism is that it emphasizes the importance of compassion and wisdom, shows the path to enlightenment for all beings, and teaches the emptiness of all things.

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