Buddhism/ Buddhist studies
  • 1. Buddhism, one of the world's oldest religions, encompasses a variety of beliefs, practices, and traditions based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. Buddhist studies delve into the history, philosophy, and cultural impact of Buddhism, exploring concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the nature of suffering and its alleviation. Scholars and practitioners alike engage in the comparative study of Buddhist texts, the development of Buddhist art and architecture, as well as the spread and adaptation of Buddhism across different regions and periods of history. By examining primary sources and engaging with contemporary interpretations, Buddhist studies seek to deepen our understanding of this complex and multifaceted religious tradition.

    Who is the founder of Buddhism?
A) Lao Tzu
B) Jesus
C) Confucius
D) Siddhartha Gautama
  • 2. What is the symbol representing Buddhism?
A) Star of David
B) Dharmachakra
C) Christian cross
D) Crescent moon
  • 3. Who is the Dalai Lama?
A) Chief monk of Theravada Buddhism
B) Head of Zen Buddhism
C) Founder of Pure Land Buddhism
D) Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism
  • 4. Where was the Buddha born?
A) Lumbini, Nepal
B) Bodh Gaya, India
C) Tibet
D) Varanasi, India
  • 5. What is the Pali Canon?
A) Collection of scriptures in Theravada Buddhism
B) Book of chants in Vajrayana Buddhism
C) Texts on Pure Land Buddhism
D) Sacred text of Zen Buddhism
  • 6. What is the purpose of meditation in Buddhism?
A) To gain psychic powers
B) To achieve material gain
C) To control others
D) To develop mindfulness and insight
  • 7. What is the significance of Bodhi tree in Buddhism?
A) Place where the Buddha attained enlightenment
B) Tree worshipped in Pure Land Buddhism
C) Used for meditation in Vajrayana Buddhism
D) Symbol of strength in Zen Buddhism
  • 8. Who is Avalokitesvara in Buddhism?
A) Guardian of the underworld
B) God of wealth
C) Master of meditation
D) Bodhisattva of compassion
  • 9. What does 'Anicca' mean in Buddhism?
A) Material wealth
B) Eternal bliss
C) Impermanence
D) Absolute truth
  • 10. What is the significance of the lotus flower in Buddhism?
A) Symbol of war and destruction
B) Symbol of purity and enlightenment
C) Used for prayers in Zen Buddhism
D) A symbol of rebirth in Pure Land Buddhism
  • 11. What is the Vinaya Pitaka in Buddhism?
A) Sacred sound in Vajrayana Buddhism
B) Prayer book in Pure Land Buddhism
C) Collection of Zen koans
D) Code of discipline and rules for monks and nuns
  • 12. What is the Arhat in Buddhism?
A) One who has attained enlightenment
B) A form of prayer
C) A sacred text
D) A musical instrument
  • 13. What is the purpose of the Dharma in Buddhism?
A) Cooking utensil
B) Form of dance
C) Teachings and doctrine of Buddhism
D) Physical exercise
  • 14. What is the importance of pilgrimage in Buddhism?
A) To visit sacred sites associated with the Buddha
B) To escape daily life
C) To seek adventure
D) To gain political power
  • 15. What is the Diamond Sutra in Buddhism?
A) A sacred ritual
B) A type of meditation technique
C) One of the most important Mahayana Buddhist texts
D) A form of music
  • 16. Which Buddhist concept refers to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth?
A) Karma
B) Samsara
C) Nirvana
D) Moksha
  • 17. Which country has the largest Buddhist population?
A) Japan
B) India
C) Thailand
D) China
  • 18. What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?
A) Reincarnation
B) Nirvana
C) Moksha
D) Heaven
  • 19. What is the purpose of a Stupa in Buddhism?
A) To hold meditation retreats
B) To store food for monks
C) To house relics and symbols of the Buddha
D) To perform prayers
  • 20. What is the visual representation of the Wheel of Life called in Buddhism?
A) Bhavachakra
B) Stupa
C) Mandala
D) Pagoda
  • 21. Who is considered to be the guardian of the south in Buddhist iconography?
A) Bishamonten
B) Virudhaka
C) Vaisravana
D) Zochoten
  • 22. Who is the main bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism?
A) Manjushri
B) Avalokiteshvara
C) Vajrapani
D) Maitreya
  • 23. Who is the consort of Avalokiteshvara in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Tara
B) Marichi
C) Vajrayogini
D) Prajnaparamita
  • 24. Who is believed to be the future Buddha in Buddhism?
A) Amitabha
B) Avalokiteshvara
C) Manjushri
D) Maitreya
  • 25. What is the term for the teaching or way of life in Buddhism?
A) Metta
B) Karma
C) Samsara
D) Dharma
  • 26. Which Buddhist concept refers to unsatisfactoriness or suffering?
A) Nirvana
B) Karma
C) Dukkha
D) Samsara
  • 27. Who is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Imam
B) Pope
C) Chief Rabbi
D) Dalai Lama
  • 28. What is the term for the Buddhist practice of giving to others to help reduce attachment?
A) Sutra
B) Dana
C) Samsara
D) Nirvana
  • 29. What is the Buddhist term for mindfulness or awareness?
A) Samadhi
B) Sati
C) Prajna
D) Sila
  • 30. What is the largest Buddhist monument in the world located in Indonesia?
A) Angkor Wat
B) Shwedagon Pagoda
C) Borobudur
D) Prambanan
  • 31. Who is Tara in Buddhism?
A) Queen of the heavens
B) Bodhisattva of compassion and action
C) Warrior goddess
D) Goddess of wealth
  • 32. What is the name of the Buddhist holiday marking the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death?
A) Vesak
B) Diwali
C) Christmas
D) Easter
  • 33. What is the name of the primary scripture in Buddhism?
A) Bible
B) Quran
C) Vedas
D) Tripitaka
  • 34. What is the name of the Buddhist meditation practice focused on loving-kindness?
A) Metta
B) Zen
C) Vipassana
D) Samatha
  • 35. Which famous Buddhist teacher brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century?
A) Padmasambhava
B) Atisha
C) Tsongkhapa
D) Milarepa
  • 36. Which Buddhist festival marks the arrival of Buddha's tooth relic in Sri Lanka?
A) Songkran
B) Esala Perahera
C) Wesak
D) Magha Puja
  • 37. Who was the Buddhist Emperor of India who sent missionaries to spread Buddhism?
A) Ashoka
B) Akbar
C) Asoka
D) Samudragupta
  • 38. What is the symbolic hand gesture called in Buddhism?
A) Dharma
B) Koan
C) Mudra
D) Sangha
  • 39. What is the purpose of the Buddhist practice of 'dana'?
A) Meditation
B) Pilgrimage
C) Asceticism
D) Generosity or giving
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