- 1. The concept of reincarnation in Buddhism, also known as rebirth, is a fundamental belief that revolves around the idea of the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. According to Buddhist teachings, this cycle is driven by the law of karma, which suggests that one's actions in this life will have consequences that carry over into future lives. Reincarnation in Buddhism is not seen as a one-time event but rather as an ongoing process through which individuals have the opportunity to work towards enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of suffering. The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to break free from this cycle, known as samsara, by achieving enlightenment and reaching a state of nirvana, where one is liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
What is the concept of reincarnation in Buddhism called?
A) Nirvana
B) Karma
C) Samsara
D) Dharma
- 2. In Buddhism, what does rebirth depend on?
A) Wealth
B) Attachments
C) Karma
D) Prayer
- 3. Which Buddhist tradition believes in the idea of the Dalai Lama being reincarnated?
A) Zen Buddhism
B) Tibetan Buddhism
C) Pure Land Buddhism
D) Theravada Buddhism
- 4. What is the term for the Buddhist belief that all phenomena are impermanent and constantly changing?
A) Anicca
B) Atman
C) Avidya
D) Metta
- 5. What is the name for a being who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in samsara to guide others?
A) Arhat
B) Bodhisattva
C) Pratyekabuddha
D) Dharma
- 6. What does the term 'Dukkha' refer to in Buddhism?
A) Compassion
B) Ignorance
C) Suffering
D) Happiness
- 7. Who or what undergoes the process of rebirth in Buddhism?
A) Consciousness
B) Emotions
C) Physical body
D) Speech
- 8. What role does mindfulness play in the context of reincarnation in Buddhism?
A) Helps individuals break free from the cycle of samsara
B) Prevents rebirth altogether
C) Leads to eternal existence
D) Increases attachment to worldly desires
- 9. What ritual involving prayer flags and mantras is associated with the preparation for rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Guru Puja
B) Phowa
C) Mandala offering
D) Samatha
- 10. In Buddhism, what term describes the cessation of desire that leads to liberation from samsara?
A) Metta
B) Anicca
C) Satori
D) Nirvana
- 11. How does the concept of 'Anatta' relate to the idea of reincarnation in Buddhism?
A) Denies the existence of a permanent self that reincarnates
B) Promotes the idea of eternal existence
C) Suggests that rebirth is controlled by divine beings
D) Emphasizes accumulating wealth for future lives
- 12. What Buddhist term is associated with the idea of meditative concentration and the development of insight into the nature of reality?
A) Metta
B) Dana
C) Samadhi
D) Sila
- 13. Who is believed to have achieved Nirvana and escaped the cycle of rebirth?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Buddha
C) Arhat
D) Bodhisattva
- 14. What term describes the teachings of the Buddha?
A) Karma
B) Sutra
C) Zen
D) Dharma
- 15. Who among the following is considered a Bodhisattva in Buddhism?
A) Vishnu
B) Ganesha
C) Krishna
D) Avalokiteshvara
- 16. In Tibetan Buddhism, what is believed to happen during the intermediate state between death and rebirth?
A) Nirvana
B) Bardo
C) Samadhi
D) Dharma
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