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Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Confucius

  4. Laozi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Moksha

  3. Salvation

  4. Heaven

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  3. Heaven, Hell, Purgatory

  4. Yin, Yang, Qi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the Four Noble Truths?

  1. Life is suffering

  2. Suffering is caused by desire

  3. Suffering can be ended

  4. The path to ending suffering is the Eightfold Path

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhism and summarize the Buddha's teachings on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

What is the Eightfold Path?

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the concept of karma in Buddhism?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  3. The accumulation of merit and demerit

  4. The purification of the mind

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, which states that every action, whether physical or mental, has consequences.

What is the concept of reincarnation in Buddhism?

  1. The rebirth of a soul after death

  2. The transfer of consciousness from one body to another

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The purification of the mind

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reincarnation in Buddhism refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which continues until one attains Nirvana.

What is the concept of emptiness in Buddhism?

  1. The absence of self

  2. The lack of inherent existence

  3. The impermanence of all things

  4. The interconnectedness of all things

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emptiness in Buddhism refers to the lack of inherent existence of all things, meaning that they are empty of any permanent or unchanging essence.

What is the concept of compassion in Buddhism?

  1. The desire to relieve the suffering of others

  2. The ability to understand the suffering of others

  3. The willingness to help others

  4. The practice of loving-kindness

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compassion in Buddhism is the desire to relieve the suffering of others and is considered a fundamental virtue.

What is the concept of wisdom in Buddhism?

  1. The ability to see the true nature of reality

  2. The understanding of the Four Noble Truths

  3. The realization of emptiness

  4. The practice of meditation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wisdom in Buddhism is the ability to see the true nature of reality, which is characterized by impermanence, suffering, and emptiness.

What are the three main branches of Buddhism?

  1. Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana

  2. Hinayana, Mahayana, Tantrayana

  3. Zen, Pure Land, Nichiren

  4. Sravakayana, Pratyekabuddhayana, Bodhisattvayana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the concept of bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. A person who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in the world to help others

  2. A person who is on the path to enlightenment

  3. A person who has taken refuge in the Three Jewels

  4. A person who practices the Eightfold Path

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bodhisattva is a person who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in the world to help others attain enlightenment.

What is the concept of tantra in Vajrayana Buddhism?

  1. A set of ritual practices and techniques used to accelerate spiritual development

  2. A collection of sacred texts

  3. A form of meditation

  4. A type of monastic order

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Correct Option: A
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Tantra in Vajrayana Buddhism refers to a set of ritual practices and techniques used to accelerate spiritual development.

What is the concept of Zen in Zen Buddhism?

  1. A school of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and mindfulness

  2. A form of martial arts

  3. A type of philosophy

  4. A form of art

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zen is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and mindfulness as a means to attain enlightenment.

What is the concept of Pure Land Buddhism?

  1. A school of Buddhism that emphasizes devotion to Amitabha Buddha

  2. A form of meditation

  3. A type of monastic order

  4. A form of art

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pure Land Buddhism is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes devotion to Amitabha Buddha and the belief that one can be reborn in the Pure Land, a paradise realm.

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