Theology Questions

T/F: The Four Noble Truths regard emotional suffering as the only true form of suffering

T/F: Buddhism teaches that anyone can become enlightened, even become a buddha

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

In contrast to Hindu beliefs on existence, what did Buddha teach?

Which of the following statements is true of the term buddha?A. It is a term, not a personal nameB. It applies to Siddhartha Gautama and not his followersC. It means "the compassionate one"D. It originated as an English term

According to Buddhist teachings, which of the following statements is true of karma?A. It is the extinction of desireB. It is the pure landC. It is the law of the cause and effect of actionsD. It is the endless cycles of wandering

What is a detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought? It means "virtuous behavior," "morality," "ethics," or precept (moral command)

What are brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are thought to share their power and are frequently used for protection?

The Great Sangha belittled the traditionalists who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered the earlier practices of Buddhism by referring to them as what?

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, which of the following statements illustrates right intention?A. Deceptive speech adds to the suffering of the worldB. People must want to change before they can changeC. To end suffering one must strive to satiate all of his/her desiresD. Following the Eightfold Path causes nirvana

According to the Three Characteristics of Existence, what refers to no soul or self?

T/F: Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship and prayer are offered

In the context of Vajrayana, what deals with passing its teachings secretly from guru to student?

What does the statues of the Buddha that show him reclining on his right side symbolize?

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, what involves doing work and living one's lief in a way that does not injure others and is conducive to the attainment of liberation?

Mahayana placed increase importance on the what, or "buddha-to-be," someone who comes very close to achieving the full buddha nature but postpones it to help others reach it?

What does the first of the Four Noble Truths state?

Which of the following statements is true of Buddhist temples?A. In the main hall of a typical Theravada temple, mats, chairs, or pews will be availableB. There are no architectural differences between Mahayana and Theravada templesC. Larger Theravada temples will have places to burn incense in an open-air courtyardD. They do not have statues or images of Buddha

Which of the following statements is true of Mahayana Buddhism?A. The monks of the Great Sangha held that Buddhism should be a vehicle just for monksB. Mahayana Buddhists believed that individuals must find the way to nirvana on their ownC. Some of the Buddhists lay folk's gods and religious practices were a part of Mahayana BuddhismD. Adaptation to indigenous religious was harder for Mahayanists

According to the Noble Eightfold Path, What is gaining a perspective that ends one's delusions and brings knowledge of reality?