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