Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of Siddhartha Gautama?&#10;A)He proclaimed that his birth as Siddhartha Gautama was his first birth.&#10;B)He led a life of extreme mental and physical self-denial till the age of twenty-one.&#10;C)He was born in China.&#10;D)He was born into a royal family.

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Siddhartha Gautama was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal in the 6th century BCE.

Question 2

Mahayana placed increased importance on this term for the &#34;buddha-to-be,&#34; someone who comes very close to achieving the full buddha nature but postpones it to help others reach it.&#10;A)Tathagata&#10;B)bodhisattva&#10;C)samsara&#10;D)Compassionate Guru

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Mahayana Buddhism places significant emphasis on the concept of the bodhisattva, a being who vows to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings and postpones their own attainment of nirvana until all others have been liberated. The bodhisattva is seen as a role model for practitioners and embodies the compassionate ideals of Mahayana Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism places great emphasis on the concept of the bodhisattva, which refers to a being who has attained a high level of spiritual realization but postpones their own enlightenment in order to help other beings reach it. This is seen as the ultimate expression of compassion and altruism. The other options - Tathagata, samsara, and Compassionate Guru - do not specifically relate to this concept.

Question 3

The first of the Four Noble Truths states that:&#10;A)the cause of suffering is desire.&#10;B)to end desire is to end suffering.&#10;C)all life is suffering.&#10;D)to end desire, one must follow the Noble Eightfold Path.

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The first of the Four Noble Truths, as taught in Buddhism, is that all life is suffering (Dukkha). This truth highlights the inherent unsatisfactoriness and suffering in life.

Question 4

Tibetan Buddhism is also known as:&#10;A)the Lotus Sutra.&#10;B)the Diamond Vehicle.&#10;C)the Platform Sutra.&#10;D)the Samadhi Vehicle.

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Tibetan Buddhism is often referred to as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana in Sanskrit due to its emphasis on the use of tantric practices and rituals to reach enlightenment. The Lotus Sutra and Platform Sutra are associated with Mahayana Buddhism, while the Samadhi Vehicle is a concept in Theravada Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism is often referred to as the Diamond Vehicle due to its emphasis on the use of tantra and the diamond-like clarity of its teachings. The other options listed are associated with other schools of Buddhism, such as the Lotus Sutra being a Mahayana Buddhist scripture and the Platform Sutra being associated with Chan (Zen) Buddhism. The Samadhi Vehicle is not a commonly used term in Buddhism.

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the Four Passing Sights that mark the beginning of Buddha's enlightenment?&#10;A)hungry child&#10;B)a gravely ill person&#10;C)the Shanti Stupa&#10;D)the Bodhi tree

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The Four Passing Sights that mark the beginning of Buddha's enlightenment are a gravely ill person, an old person, a corpse, and a wandering ascetic. The encounter with the gravely ill person made Buddha realize the inevitability of old age, sickness, and death, and set him on the path to discovering the cause of suffering and the way to liberation. The other options (A, C, D) are not part of the Four Passing Sights. The Four Passing Sights that mark the beginning of Buddha's enlightenment are a gravely ill person, an elderly person, a dead body, and an ascetic.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about Tibetan Buddhism?&#10;A)Buddhism was easily established in Tibet because of Trikaya.&#10;B)The Pure Land Schools of Buddhism became a leading group in Tibet.&#10;C)The direct political rule of the Dalai Lama extended to Bhutan, Nepal, and Mongolia.&#10;D)Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana.

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Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana. Trikaya is a concept in Mahayana Buddhism and does not pertain specifically to Tibetan Buddhism. While the Dalai Lama has been an important religious figure in Tibet and beyond, his direct political rule did not extend to Bhutan, Nepal, and Mongolia. The Pure Land Schools of Buddhism are more prominent in East Asia, not Tibet. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana. Trikaya is a doctrine found in Mahayana Buddhism and does not specifically relate to Tibetan Buddhism. The Pure Land Schools of Buddhism were not a leading group in Tibet, as the dominant schools were the Gelug, Kagyu, Sakya, and Nyingma. While the Dalai Lama holds spiritual influence in Bhutan and Mongolia, he does not have direct political rule over these countries.

Question 7

What is the last of the four passing sights, after which Siddhartha Gautama began his search for enlightenment?&#10;A)a hungry child&#10;B)a sick person&#10;C)a Hindu holy man&#10;D)a Jain monk

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The last of the four passing sights that Siddhartha Gautama encountered was a Hindu holy man (ascetic), which inspired him to begin his search for enlightenment.

Question 8

What is the &#34;Middle Path&#34; of Buddhism?&#10;A)the way between Hinduism and Sikhism&#10;B)the way between atheism and monotheism&#10;C)the way between monasticism and ordinary life&#10;D)the way between extreme self-denial and ordinary life

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The "Middle Path" of Buddhism refers to the path between extreme self-denial (asceticism) and ordinary life. Buddha advocated for a balanced approach to life, avoiding extremes and finding a middle ground. This included avoiding extreme indulgence in pleasure as well as extreme self-mortification. The Middle Path in Buddhism refers to the way between extreme self-denial and indulgence in worldly pleasures. Gautama Buddha discovered this path after practicing extreme self-denial and then realizing that it did not lead to enlightenment. The Middle Path advocates for a balanced approach to life that avoids extremes and leads to inner peace and liberation from suffering.

Question 9

The Great Sangha belittled the traditionalists who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered the earliest practices of Buddhism by calling them:&#10;A)Hinayana.&#10;B)Tathagata.&#10;C)Mahayanas.&#10;D)Trikayas.

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The term Hinayana was often used by the Great Sangha to belittle traditionalists who advocated for maintaining the earliest practices of Buddhism. It translates to "lesser vehicle" and was often used to refer to the early Buddhist schools that were focused on individual liberation through meditation and ethical discipline. The Great Sangha, on the other hand, advocated for the Mahayana tradition which emphasizes the ideal of the bodhisattva and the attainment of enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Great Sangha belittled the traditionalists who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered the earliest practices of Buddhism by calling them Hinayana. This term was used to refer to the early Buddhist schools that focused on the individual's personal liberation or enlightenment. The Mahayana school emerged later and emphasized the pursuit of compassion and enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The use of the term Hinayana in this context is considered pejorative and is not used in contemporary Buddhist discourse.

Question 10

What is the name of the main leader of Tibetan Buddhism?&#10;A)the Dalai Lama&#10;B)the Panchen Lama&#10;C)the Dondrub Lama&#10;D)the Tibetan Bodhisattva

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The Dalai Lama is the main leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso. The main leader of Tibetan Buddhism is the Dalai Lama, who is considered to be the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso. The Panchen Lama is another important figure in Tibetan Buddhism but is not considered the main leader. The other options (C and D) are not correct.

Question 11

According to Buddhist teachings, which of the following statements is true of karma?&#10;A)It is the law of the cause and effect of actions.&#10;B)It is the endless cycle of wandering.&#10;C)It is the pure land.&#10;D)It is the extinction of desire.

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Question 12

This figure became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment.&#10;A)Bodhidharma&#10;B)Siddhartha Gautama&#10;C)Mahaveer&#10;D)Raja Upali

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Question 13

The last of the Four Noble Truths points to:&#10;A)the cause of suffering .&#10;B)ending desire.&#10;C)a monastic lifestyle following the Middle Path&#10;D)The Noble Eightfold Path.

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Question 14

In the context of Vajrayana, which of the following deals with passing its teachings secretly from guru to student?&#10;A)Esoteric Buddhism&#10;B)Tantric Buddhism&#10;C)the Lotus Sutra&#10;D)the Platform Sutra

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Question 15

Which of the following doctrines was developed to convert Buddhist layfolk to Mahayana Buddhism?&#10;A)Koans&#10;B)Trikaya&#10;C)Vinaya Pitaka&#10;D)Acharanga Sutra

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Question 16

Buddhism is the religion founded by:&#10;A)Siddhartha Gautama.&#10;B)Mahaveer.&#10;C)Sariputta.&#10;D)Pur&#7751;a Maitrayaniputra.

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Question 17

What is the route by which Buddhism spread through Asia between 400 BCE and 800 CE?&#10;A)India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Tibet.&#10;B)India, China, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka.&#10;C)India, Japan, Tibet, China, Sri Lanka&#10;D)India, Tibet, China, Japan, Sri Lanka

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Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of the term &#34;buddha&#34;?&#10;A)It applies to Siddhartha Gautama and not his followers.&#10;B)It originated as an English term.&#10;C)It means &#34;the compassionate one.&#34;&#10;D)It is a term, not a personal name.

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Question 19

Under which of the following trees did Siddhartha Gautama attain enlightenment?&#10;A)the Bodhi Tree&#10;B)the Dharma Tree&#10;C)the Sattva Tree&#10;D)the Shanti Tree

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Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of Mahayana Buddhism?&#10;A)The monks of the Great Sangha held that Buddhism should be a vehicle just for monks.&#10;B)Adaptation to indigenous religions was harder for Mahayanists.&#10;C)Some of the Buddhist layfolk's gods and religious practices from their former religion(s) were a part of Mahayana Buddhism.&#10;D)Mahayana Buddhists believed that individuals must find the way to nirvana on their own.

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Question 21

The &#34;large vehicle&#34; branch of Buddhism in northern and eastern Asia is called:&#10;A)Mahayana.&#10;B)Tathagata.&#10;C)Theravada.&#10;D)Hinayana.

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Question 22

Which the following statements is true of an urna that can be seen on the statues of the Buddha?&#10;A)It is a mark composed of three horizontal stripes.&#10;B)It can be seen on the Buddha statue's arms.&#10;C)It is also called a mudra.&#10;D)It shows that the Buddha has achieved enlightenment.

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Question 23

In statues of the Buddha, he is often depicted in a formal position where his right hand is held up with the palm facing forward, symbolizing:&#10;A)the teaching of the Buddhist way.&#10;B)the attainment of enlightenment.&#10;C)a blessing of those venerating the statue.&#10;D)that he has shut out the distractions of the world.

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Question 24

What refers to the style of life between extreme self-denial and ordinary life, which can lead to enlightenment?&#10;A)Eightfold Path&#10;B)Seated Meditation&#10;C)Middle Path&#10;D)Diamond Vehicle

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Question 25

Dukkha, one of the Three Characteristics of Existence as taught by the Buddha, means:&#10;A)suffering.&#10;B)impermanence.&#10;C)desire.&#10;D)mindfulness.

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Question 26

According to the Three Characteristics of Existence, what refers to no soul or self?&#10;A)anatta&#10;B)dukkha&#10;C)mandala&#10;D)anicca

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Question 27

In contrast to Hindu beliefs on existence, Buddha taught that:&#10;A)enlightened souls undergo the cycle of rebirth.&#10;B)true satisfaction can be derived from what one has in the physical world.&#10;C)it is possible to lead a life devoid of desires.&#10;D)there is no permanent soul or self.

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Question 28

Which of the following sacred texts spells out the elaborate procedures to prepare the spirit before and at death?&#10;A)The Diamond Sutra&#10;B)The Tibetan Book of the Dead&#10;C)The Platform Sutra&#10;D)The Funeral of the Dead

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Question 29

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, which of the following statements illustrates right intention?&#10;A)To end suffering, one must strive to satiate all of his/her desires.&#10;B)People must want to change before they can change.&#10;C)Deceptive speech adds to the suffering of the world.&#10;D)Following the Eightfold Path causes nirvana.

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Question 30

Anicca, one of the Three Characteristics of Existence as taught by the Buddha, means:&#10;A)suffering.&#10;B)impermanence.&#10;C)desire.&#10;D)mindfulness.

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Question 31

Zen Buddhist riddles meant to induce nonrational enlightenment are called:&#10;A)karma.&#10;B)sutras.&#10;C)koans.&#10;D)dharma.

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Question 32

In the context of Buddhist moral system, which of the following statements is true of precepts?&#10;A)Following precepts leads to rebirth on earth as an animal.&#10;B)Precepts come naturally and, therefore, are effortless.&#10;C)Precepts can be broken to reach release in one's next life.&#10;D)Following precepts leads to purity in thought, word, and deed.

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Question 33

The statues of the Buddha in Buddhist temples and homes:&#10;A)have hands that are concealed.&#10;B)have an urna on the Buddha's arm.&#10;C)are with eyes closed or mostly closed.&#10;D)are often depicted in an upright, standing position.

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Question 34

The term buddha is derived from:&#10;A)Hindi.&#10;B)Maithili.&#10;C)Sanskrit.&#10;D)Mandarin.

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Question 35

Which of the following statements is true of Buddhist funeral rituals?&#10;A)The ashes and bones of laypeople are collected and stupas are built over them.&#10;B)In Tibet, bodies of pious Tibetan Buddhists are sometimes cut and distributed to birds.&#10;C)Monks do not participate in funerals.&#10;D)Cremation of the dead is a common practice among Tibetan Buddhists.

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Question 36

What are brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are frequently used for protection?&#10;A)precepts&#10;B)mandalas&#10;C)mudras&#10;D)dharanis

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Question 37

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, earning a living in a way that does not injure others and is conducive to the attainment of liberation is called:&#10;A)right intention.&#10;B)right conduct.&#10;C)right morality.&#10;D)right livelihood.

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Question 38

In the context of Buddhist teachings, which of the following statements is true of the Four Noble Truths?&#10;A)It is possible to lead life without any desires.&#10;B)The cause of suffering is desire.&#10;C)Addiction to life leads to satisfaction.&#10;D)Nirvana is caused by following the Noble Eightfold Path.

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Question 39

Which of the following statements is true of Buddhist temples?&#10;A)In the main hall of a typical Theravada temple, mats, chairs, or pews will be available.&#10;B)They do not have statues or images of the Buddha.&#10;C)There are no architectural differences between Mahayana and Theravada temples.&#10;D)Larger Theravada temples will have places to burn incense in an open-air courtyard.

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Question 40

Statues of the Buddha that show him reclining on his right side symbolize:&#10;A)his entry into full nirvana at death.&#10;B)the blessing of those venerating the statue.&#10;C)his observation of the Four Passing Sights.&#10;D)his entry into insight meditation.

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Question 41

In Buddhism, the Three Refuges are the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidamma Pitaka.

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Question 42

During 1800s, Chinese immigrants with Buddhist backgrounds came to North America for religious reasons.

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Question 43

Buddhist monks perform life-cycle rituals for laypeople.

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Question 44

The Four Noble Truths regard emotional suffering as the only true form of suffering.

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Question 45

A statue of Gautama at the end of his period of fasting shows him very thin, as almost &#34;skin and bones.&#34;

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Question 46

Unlike Hindu religious leaders, the Buddha prohibited Indian &#34;untouchables&#34; to be monks.

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Question 47

In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, what is a comprehensive form of meditation that goes all the way to nirvana?&#10;A)insight meditation&#10;B)trance meditation&#10;C)chant meditation&#10;D)lay-oriented meditation

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Question 48

In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, insight meditation is a form of meditation leading to awareness or mindfulness, which propels the meditator toward nirvana.

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Question 49

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, what refers to gaining a perspective that ends one's delusions and brings knowledge of reality?&#10;A)right mindfulness&#10;B)right understanding&#10;C)right intention&#10;D)right speech

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Question 50

Buddhism teaches that anyone can become enlightened, even become a buddha.

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Question 51

Seated meditation in Zen, often for prolonged periods of time, is called:&#10;A)bodhzen.&#10;B)longzen.&#10;C)zazen.&#10;D)koan-zen.

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Question 52

The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to be cultivated on the path to nirvana.

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Question 53

A detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought is this term, which means "virtuous behavior,"
"morality," "ethics," or precept (moral command).

A)sila
B)anatta
C)anicca
D)mandala

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Question 54

Explain the Buddhist concept of the &#34;Middle Path.&#34;

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Question 55

According to Buddhism, the way to end suffering is to end:&#10;A)desire.&#10;B)life.&#10;C)nirvana.&#10;D)self-denial.

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Question 56

A burial mound or monument often containing the relics of the Buddha or prominent Buddhists is called a:&#10;A)mudra.&#10;B)stupa.&#10;C)mandala.&#10;D)dukkha.

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Question 57

Buddhists do not consider statues of the Buddha to be as inspiring as paintings and pictures of the Buddha.

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Question 58

What is a combination of Mahayana and indigenous religion?&#10;A)Japanese Buddhism&#10;B)Tibetan Buddhism&#10;C)Indian Buddhism&#10;D)Srilankan Buddhism

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Question 59

The event that caused Japanese Buddhists in America to become Protestant Christians was:&#10;A)the teaching of Henry Olcott.&#10;B)the bombing of Pearl Harbor.&#10;C)the defeat of Japan in WW II.&#10;D)internment of Japanese Americans in camps.

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Question 60

Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship and prayer are offered.

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Question 61

How did Buddhist religious institutions adapt in the West by &#34;Protestantizing&#34; their traditions?

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Question 62

Discuss the various dimensions of prayer for layfolk and Buddhist monks.

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Question 63

What are the Five Precepts of Buddhism?

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Question 64

Discuss how the Buddha is depicted in paintings or statues.

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Deck 5: Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation