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<header>
Author: Van Voorst
Print ISBN: 9781337405041
Title: RELG 4
eBooks 13 digit ISBN: 9781337405072
Chapter/Section Name: Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation
Chapter/Section Number: 05
Content Development Contact: Sarah Keeling
Content Creator Name: Bob Van Voorst
Creation Date: 00/00/2017
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<question type=”mc”>
1. Buddhism is the religion founded by:
a. Siddhartha Gautama.
b. Mahaveer.
c. Sariputta.
d. Purṇa Maitrayaniputra.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. See
5-1: The Name Buddhism
b. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
c. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
d. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: RELG.VANV.19.05.01
Learning Objective Narrative: Explain the meaning of Buddhism and related terms.
Textbook A-head: The Name Buddhism
Bloom's: Remember
Accrediting Standard:
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
2. What is the main symbol of Buddhism?
a. the lotus
b. the swastika
c. the dharmachakra
d. the Buddha in seated meditation
Analysis:
a. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is not the main symbol. See 5-1: A Closer Look: the
Symbol of Buddhism
b. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is not the main symbol. See 5-1: A Closer Look: the
Symbol of Buddhism
c. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is the main symbol. Dharmachakra means “wheel of
the teaching” of Buddhism. See 5-1: A Closer Look: the Symbol of Buddhism
d. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is not the main symbol. See 5-1: A Closer Look: the
Symbol of Buddhism
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
3. This figure became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment.
a. Bodhidharma
b. Siddhartha Gautama
c. Mahaveer
d. Raja Upali
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
b. Correct. The term the Buddha, or Enlightened One, usually refers to Siddhartha Gautama after his
enlightenment. See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
c. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
d. Incorrect. Buddhism means the religion of enlightenment, not the religion of the Buddha. See 5-1:
The Name Buddhism
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
4. Which of the following statements is true of the term “buddha”?
a. It applies to Siddhartha Gautama and not his followers.

b. It originated as an English term.
c. It means "the compassionate one."
d. It is a term, not a personal name.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.
Despite the similarity of the words Buddhism and Buddha, the religion is not named after him. See 5-
1: The Name Buddhism
b. Incorrect. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.
c. Incorrect. Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.
d. Correct. When anyone becomes fully enlightened, that person is a buddha, too. So the word
Buddha is a term, not a personal name. See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
<metadata>
Difficulty: Moderate
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
5. Which of the following statements is true of Siddhartha Gautama?
a. He proclaimed that his birth as Siddhartha Gautama was his first birth.
b. He led a life of extreme mental and physical self-denial till the age of twenty-one.
c. He was born in China.
d. He was born into a royal family.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Siddhartha Gautama's parents were Hindus in the Kshatriya caste of warriors and rulers.
See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. Siddhartha Gautama's parents were Hindus in the Kshatriya caste of warriors and rulers.
c. Incorrect. Siddhartha Gautama's parents were Hindus in the Kshatriya caste of warriors and rulers.
d. Correct. Siddhartha Gautama was born into a royal family in the northern Ganges River valley, in
what is today southern Nepal, and lived for eighty years. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its
Past
<metadata>
Learning Objective Narrative: Summarize how Buddhism was founded and developed into what it is
today.
Textbook A-head: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: History of Buddhism
</metadata>
6. What is the route by which Buddhism spread through Asia between 400 BCE and 800 CE?
a. India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Tibet.
b. India, China, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka.
c. India, Japan, Tibet, China, Sri Lanka
d. India, Tibet, China, Japan, Sri Lanka
Analysis:
a. Correct. Buddhism began in India, went next to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea and Japan,
and finally Tibet. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past, especially Map 5.1
b. Incorrect. Buddhism began in India, went next (not last) to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea
and Japan, and finally Tibet. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past, especially Map
5.1
c. Incorrect. Buddhism began in India, went next (not last) to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea
5.1
d. Incorrect. Buddhism began in India, went next (not last) to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea
5.1
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
7. What is the “Middle Path” of Buddhism?
a. the way between Hinduism and Sikhism
b. the way between atheism and monotheism
c. the way between monasticism and ordinary life
d. the way between extreme self-denial and ordinary life
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Middle Path is not a path between different religions. See 5-2: Buddhism
Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. The Middle Path is not a path between religious teachings. See 5-2: Buddhism
c. Incorrect. The Middle Path is not a path between monasticism and ordinary life. See 5-2:
Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past.
d. Correct. The Middle Path is a path between the extreme self-denial of the Hindu holy man
(the last Passing Sight) and ordinary life in the household. Buddhists believe that this Middle
Path is best to achieve enlightenment. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist teachings
</metadata>
8. Which of the following is one of the Four Passing Sights that mark the beginning of Buddha's
enlightenment?
a. hungry child
b. a gravely ill person
c. the Shanti Stupa
d. the Bodhi tree
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Upon experiencing the Four Passing Sights, Siddhartha Gautama renounced his wealth,
his throne, and his family in order to become a holy man and answer his religious questions. See 5-2:
Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Correct. The story of the Buddha's enlightenment begins with a profound experience he had in the
Four Passing Sights. On chariot rides outside the palace, Siddhartha Gautama saw for the first time
(1) an old person, (2) a gravely ill person, (3) a human body on the way to cremation, and (4) a holy
man who had renounced ordinary life. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
c. Incorrect. Upon experiencing the Four Passing Sights, Siddhartha Gautama renounced his wealth,
d. Incorrect. Upon experiencing the Four Passing Sights, Siddhartha Gautama renounced his wealth,
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Enlightenment (Buddhism)
</metadata>
9. What is the last of the four passing sights, after which Siddhartha Gautama began his search for
enlightenment?
a. a hungry child
b. a sick person
c. a Hindu holy man
d. a Jain monk
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Gautama did not see a hungry child. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by its Past
b. Incorrect. The sight of a sick person was the second, not the last, passing sight. See 5-
2:Buddhism Today as Shaped by its Past
c. Correct. Gautama did see a Hindu holy man as the last “sight.” See 5-2: Buddhism Today as
Shaped by its Past
d. Incorrect. Gautama did not see a Jain monk. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by its Past.
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
10. Under which of the following trees did Siddhartha Gautama attain enlightenment?
a. the Bodhi Tree

b. the Dharma Tree
c. the Sattva Tree
d. the Shanti Tree
Analysis:
a. Correct. Siddhartha Gautama sat in long meditation under a tree in the city of Bodh Gaya and
achieved his own enlightenment. Under the tree, called in Buddhist tradition the Bodhi Tree, or "Bo
Tree" for short, he became the Buddha. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. The tree under which Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha has become one of the
holiest sites in all Buddhism. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
c. Incorrect. The tree under which Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha has become one of the
d. Incorrect. The tree under which Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha has become one of the
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
11. The Great Sangha belittled the traditionalists who advocated keeping strictly to what they
considered the earliest practices of Buddhism by calling them:
a. Hinayana.
b. Tathagata.
c. Mahayanas.
d. Trikayas.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The Great Sangha belittled the traditionalists as Hinayana, or "small vehicle" Buddhists,
but the traditionalists' self-designation of Theravada eventually stuck. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as
Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. After debates between those who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered
the earliest practices of Buddhism and those advocating change, the second group left and called
itself the "Great Sangha." See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
c. Incorrect. After debates between those who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered
d. Incorrect. After debates between those who advocated keeping strictly to what they considered
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: History of Buddhism|Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
12. 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 monks.
b. Adaptation to indigenous religions was harder for Mahayanists.
c. Some of the Buddhist layfolk's gods and religious practices from their former religion(s) were a
part of Mahayana Buddhism.
d. Mahayana Buddhists believed that individuals must find the way to nirvana on their own.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan, and
Tibet—was a development of the split at the first Buddhist council. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as
Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan, and
Shaped by Its Past
c. Correct. The monks of the Great Sangha held that Buddhism should be a large community, not just
a vehicle for monks. They believed that people would convert to Mahayana Buddhism more easily if
some of their gods and religious practices were a part of it. So the doctrine of Trikaya, the "three
bodies," of the Buddha, was developed. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
d. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan, and
Shaped by Its Past
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Mahayana Buddhism|Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
13. What is the name of the main leader of Tibetan Buddhism?
a. the Dalai Lama
b. the Panchen Lama
c. the Dondrub Lama
d. the Tibetan Bodhisattva
Analysis:
a. Correct. Dalai Lama means “Ocean of Wisdom.” See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by its
PastIncorrect.
b. This is the name of a secondary leader of Tibetan Buddhism. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as
Shaped by its Past
c. Incorrect. “Dondrub Lama” is not the leader of Tibetan Buddhism. See 5-2: Buddhism Today
as Shaped by its Past
d. Incorrect. A Tibetan Bodhisattva is not the formal name of its leader. See 5-2: Buddhism
Today as Shaped by its Past
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: History of Buddhism|Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
14. Which of the following doctrines was developed to convert Buddhist layfolk to Mahayana
Buddhism?
a. Koans
b. Trikaya
c. Vinaya Pitaka
d. Acharanga Sutra
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhist layfolk would convert to Mahayana Buddhism more easily if some of their
gods and religious practices were a part of it. So the doctrine of the "three bodies," of the Buddha,
was developed. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Correct. The doctrine of Trikaya, talks of the "three bodies," of the Buddha. The historical
Gautama Buddha was his first body, his second body was that of many heavenly buddhas adapted
from other religions, and his abstract third body was the Buddhist teaching itself. See 5-2: Buddhism
c. Incorrect. Buddhist layfolk would convert to Mahayana Buddhism more easily if some of their gods
and religious practices were a part of it. So the doctrine of the "three bodies," of the Buddha, was
developed. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
d. Incorrect. Buddhist layfolk would convert to Mahayana Buddhism more easily if some of their
gods and religious practices were a part of it. So the doctrine of the "three bodies," of the Buddha,
was developed. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Mahayana Buddhism
</metadata>
15. Mahayana placed increased importance on this term for the "buddha-to-be," someone who
comes very close to achieving the full buddha nature but postpones it to help others reach it.
a. Tathagata
b. bodhisattva
c. samsara
d. Compassionate Guru
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Mahayana Buddhists believe that they come from the Buddha himself, even though
their ideas are mostly new to Buddhism. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Correct. A significant feature of Mahayana was the increased importance of the bodhisattva, or
"buddha-to-be," someone who has attained enlightenment but compassionately remains in this
suffering world to bring others to enlightenment. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
c. Incorrect. Mahayana Buddhists believe that they come from the Buddha himself, even though
d. Incorrect. Mahayana Buddhists believe that they come from the Buddha himself, even though
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Mahayana Buddhism|Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
16. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as:
a. the Lotus Sutra.

b. the Diamond Vehicle.
c. the Platform Sutra.
d. the Samadhi Vehicle.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its
Past
b. Correct. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
complete blend of Buddhism and an indigenous religion. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its
Past
c. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its
Past
d. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by
Its Past
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Tibetan Buddhism|Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
17. Which of the following statements is true about Tibetan Buddhism?
a. Buddhism was easily established in Tibet because of Trikaya.
b. The Pure Land Schools of Buddhism became a leading group in Tibet.
c. The direct political rule of the Dalai Lama extended to Bhutan, Nepal, and Mongolia.
d. Tibetan Buddhism is also known as Vajrayana.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Vajrayana, or "Diamond Vehicle," is the formal name for Tibetan Buddhism. See 5-2:
b. Incorrect. Vajrayana, or "Diamond Vehicle," is the formal name for Tibetan Buddhism. See 5-2:
c. Incorrect. Vajrayana, or "Diamond Vehicle," is the formal name for Tibetan Buddhism. See 5-2:
d. Correct. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Past
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today.
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
18. In the context of Vajrayana, which of the following deals with passing its teachings secretly from
guru to student?
a. Esoteric Buddhism
b. Tantric Buddhism
c. the Lotus Sutra
d. the Platform Sutra
Analysis:
a. Correct. The Diamond Vehicle is also referred to as Lamaism for its leaders, who are called lamas,
meaning "gurus, teachers"; Esoteric Buddhism for passing its teachings secretly from guru to
student; and also Tantric Buddhism for developing some of its doctrines from the Tantra. See 5-2:
b. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Past
c. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Past
d. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Past
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
19. According to Buddhist teachings, which of the following statements is true of karma?
a. It is the law of the cause and effect of actions.

b. It is the endless cycle of wandering.
c. It is the pure land.
d. It is the extinction of desire.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The universe operates by karma ("actions"), the law of the cause and effect of actions
done by sentient (with senses) beings. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
b. Incorrect. Many Indian religions in the fifth century C.E. had several basic beliefs about an unseen
spiritual reality that formed a common worldview. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. Many Indian religions in the fifth century C.E. had several basic beliefs about an unseen
d. Incorrect. Many Indian religions in the fifth century C.E. had several basic beliefs about an unseen
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective Narrative: Outline the essential Buddhist teachings.
Textbook A-head: Essential Buddhist Teachings
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist teachings|Four Noble Truths
</metadata>
20. The first of the Four Noble Truths states that:
a. the cause of suffering is desire.

b. to end desire is to end suffering.
c. all life is suffering.
d. to end desire, one must follow the Noble Eightfold Path.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
and prescribe a treatment. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
b. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
c. Correct. The First Noble Truth states all life is suffering. Suffering ranges from great physical and
mental pain to mild emotional unhappiness. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
d. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
21. The last of the Four Noble Truths points to:
a. the cause of suffering .

b. ending desire.
c. a monastic lifestyle following the Middle Path
d. The Noble Eightfold Path.
Analysis:
b. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
c. Incorrect. The First Noble Truth states all life is suffering. Suffering ranges from great physical and
mental pain to mild emotional unhappiness. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
d. Correct. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
and prescribe a treatment, following the Eightfold Path. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
22. In the context of Buddhist teachings, which of the following statements is true of the Four Noble
Truths?
a. It is possible to lead life without any desires.

b. The cause of suffering is desire.
c. Addiction to life leads to satisfaction.
d. Nirvana is caused by following the Noble Eightfold Path.
Analysis:
b. Correct. The cause of suffering is desire. Humans always want what they do not have and should
not have. Insatiable desire, a craving for physical gratification, personal happiness, and even life
itself is the cause of suffering. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
d. Incorrect. The Four Noble Truths diagnose the human problem, describe its cause, propose a cure,
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Four Noble Truths
</metadata>
23. According to the Noble Eightfold Path, which of the following statements illustrates right
intention?
a. To end suffering, one must strive to satiate all of his/her desires.

b. People must want to change before they can change.
c. Deceptive speech adds to the suffering of the world.
d. Following the Eightfold Path causes nirvana.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
be cultivated on the path to nirvana. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
b. Correct. Right intention involves developing a sincere commitment to embark upon the path to
liberation with determination and diligence; people must want to change before they can change.
See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
d. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist teachings|Eightfold Path
</metadata>
24. 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:
a. right intention.
b. right conduct.
c. right morality.
d. right livelihood.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
b. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
c. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to
d. Correct. According to the Noble Eightfold Path, right livelihood involves doing work and living
one's life in a way that does not injure others and is conducive to the attainment of liberation. See 5-
3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist teachings|Eightfold Path
</metadata>
25. Anicca, one of the Three Characteristics of Existence as taught by the Buddha, means:
a. suffering.
b. impermanence.
c. desire.
d. mindfulness.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. When an animal dies and decomposes, the appearance of the animal ends, but the
components that formed it go on to be a part of something new. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist
Teachings
b. Correct. Soon after his enlightenment, the Buddha taught that all life is marked by the Three
Characteristics of Existence, or Reality: impermanence, suffering, and no soul. Impermanence, anicca
in Sanskrit, means that the outer appearance of all things is constantly changing, but the inner
essence does not. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. When an animal dies and decomposes, the appearance of the animal ends, but the
Teachings
d. Incorrect. When an animal dies and decomposes, the appearance of the animal ends, but the
Teachings
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Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Three Characteristics of Existence
</metadata>
26. Dukkha, one of the Three Characteristics of Existence as taught by the Buddha, means:
a. suffering.
b. impermanence.
c. desire.
d. mindfulness.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Suffering, dukkha, is the Second Characteristic of Existence, in addition to being the first
of the Four Noble Truths. Nothing in the physical world or even in one's mind can bring true
satisfaction. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
b. Incorrect. Nothing in the physical world or even in one's mind can bring true satisfaction. See 5-3:
Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. Nothing in the physical world or even in one's mind can bring true satisfaction. See 5-3:
d. Incorrect. Nothing in the physical world or even in one's mind can bring true satisfaction. See 5-3:
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Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
27. According to the Three Characteristics of Existence, what refers to no soul or self?
a. anatta
b. dukkha
c. mandala
d. anicca
Analysis:
a. Correct. "No soul/self," anatta, is the third of the Three Characteristics of Existence. In contrast to
Hinduism, the Buddha taught that there is no permanent "soul" or "self" (atman). See 5-3: Essential
Buddhist Teachings
b. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a
permanent soul, but these elements dissolve at death. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a permanent
soul, but these elements dissolve at death. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
d. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Three Characteristics of Existence|Buddhist Teachings
</metadata>
28. In contrast to Hindu beliefs on existence, Buddha taught that:
a. enlightened souls undergo the cycle of rebirth.

b. true satisfaction can be derived from what one has in the physical world.
c. it is possible to lead a life devoid of desires.
d. there is no permanent soul or self.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a permanent
b. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a
c. Incorrect. Various elements of the human mind work together to create an illusion of a permanent
d. Correct. "No soul/self," anatta, is the third of the Three Characteristics of existence, as taught by
the Buddha. In contrast to Hinduism, the Buddha taught that there is no permanent "soul" or "self"
(atman). Impermanence extends even to the deepest parts of human nature, and this too produces
suffering. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
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Difficulty: Challenging
Bloom's: Analyze
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29. In the context of Buddhist moral system, which of the following statements is true of precepts?
a. Following precepts leads to rebirth on earth as an animal.

b. Precepts come naturally and, therefore, are effortless.
c. Precepts can be broken to reach release in one's next life.
d. Following precepts leads to purity in thought, word, and deed.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. A precept is a Buddhist moral command for monastics and laypeople. See 5-4: Buddhist
Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople
b. Incorrect. A precept is a Buddhist moral command for monastics and laypeople. See 5-4: Buddhist
c. Incorrect. A precept is a Buddhist moral command for monastics and laypeople. See 5-4: Buddhist
d. Correct. Following the precepts leads to purity in thought, word, and deed, as well as to a proper
foundation for meditative cultivation of the mind. See 5-4: Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and
Laypeople
<metadata>
Learning Objective Narrative: State the main ethical precepts of Buddhism for both monastics and
laypeople.
Textbook A-head: Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist ethics
</metadata>
30. 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 available.
b. They do not have statues or images of the Buddha.
c. There are no architectural differences between Mahayana and Theravada temples.
d. Larger Theravada temples will have places to burn incense in an open-air courtyard.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Inside a typical Theravada temple, an altar on which worshipers place offerings of
flowers and oil stands right in front of the statue of the Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and
Meditation
b. Incorrect. Inside a typical Theravada temple, an altar on which worshipers place offerings of
Meditation
c. Incorrect. Inside a typical Theravada temple, an altar on which worshipers place offerings of
Meditation
d. Correct. In a Theravada temple, a place to set up burning incense sticks is on or near the altar, and
larger temples will have places to burn incense in an open-air courtyard. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and
Meditation
<metadata>
Learning Objective Narrative: Discuss the way Buddhists worship and meditate.
Textbook A-head: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist temples
</metadata>
31. The statues of the Buddha in Buddhist temples and homes:
a. have hands that are concealed.

b. have an urna on the Buddha's arm.
c. are with eyes closed or mostly closed.
d. are often depicted in an upright, standing position.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home
altars, is a statue of the Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
b. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home
altars, is a statue of the Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation.
c. Correct. In statues, the Buddha is usually depicted as seated in the lotus meditational position. His
eyes are closed or mostly closed, symbolizing that he has shut out the distractions of the world to
find release within himself. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
d. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Images of deities|Buddhist temples
</metadata>
32. Which the following statements is true of an urna that can be seen on the statues of the
Buddha?
a. It is a mark composed of three horizontal stripes.

b. It can be seen on the Buddha statue's arms.
c. It is also called a mudra.
d. It shows that the Buddha has achieved enlightenment.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home
b. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home
c. Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home altars,
is a statue of the Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
d. Correct. In statues, the Buddha often has a circular mark on his forehead, called an urna, showing
that he has achieved enlightenment. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist art|Images of deities
</metadata>
33. 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:
a. the teaching of the Buddhist way.

b. the attainment of enlightenment.
c. a blessing of those venerating the statue.
d. that he has shut out the distractions of the world.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
positions called mudras. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
b. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
c. Correct. In statues of the Buddha, his right hand is held up with the palm facing forward,
symbolizing a blessing of those venerating the statue. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
d. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
34. Statues of the Buddha that show him reclining on his right side symbolize:
a. his entry into full nirvana at death.

b. the blessing of those venerating the statue.
c. his observation of the Four Passing Sights.
d. his entry into insight meditation.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Statues of the Buddha sometimes depict him reclining on his right side symbolizing his
entry into full nirvana at death. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
b. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
c. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
d. Incorrect. In statues, the Buddha holds his hands, and often his arms, in one of a variety of formal
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
35. What are brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are frequently used for protection?
a. precepts
b. mandalas
c. mudras
d. dharanis
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhism has rituals designed to protect the faithful and the whole world against
danger and evil, beside the constant effort to earn good karma as a spiritual blessing. See 5-5:
Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
b. Incorrect. Buddhism has rituals designed to protect the faithful and the whole world against
c. Incorrect. Buddhism has rituals designed to protect the faithful and the whole world against
d. Correct. Dharanis, brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are thought to share their power,
are frequently used for protection, as are even shorter one- or two-word mantras. See 5-5: Buddhist
Ritual and Meditation
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist rituals
</metadata>
36. Which of the following sacred texts spells out the elaborate procedures to prepare the spirit
before and at death?
a. The Diamond Sutra

b. The Tibetan Book of the Dead
c. The Platform Sutra
d. The Funeral of the Dead
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhism has a leading role in funeral rituals in almost every country in which it has a
presence. Because Buddhism has a strong interest in death, karma, and reincarnation, monks often
lead services for the dead. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
b. Correct. Monks read sacred texts to a dying person to prepare the spirit before death. The
elaborate procedures spelled out in The Tibetan Book of the Dead are the apex of this guidance for
the dying and recently deceased. The soul, or consciousness, stays in or around the body for three
days after death. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
c. Incorrect. Buddhism has a leading role in funeral rituals in almost every country in which it has a
d. Incorrect. Buddhism has a leading role in funeral rituals in almost every country in which it has a
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist rituals|Funerals
</metadata>
37. Which of the following statements is true of Buddhist funeral rituals?
a. The ashes and bones of laypeople are collected and stupas are built over them.
b. In Tibet, bodies of pious Tibetan Buddhists are sometimes cut and distributed to birds.
c. Monks do not participate in funerals.
d. Cremation of the dead is a common practice among Tibetan Buddhists.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Monks read sacred texts to a dying person to prepare the spirit before death. See 5-5:
b. Correct. A striking Tibetan practice is one where monks cut apart the bodies of pious Tibetan
Buddhists, both monastics and layfolk, and distribute them, piece by piece, to the waiting birds. This
is seen as an act of great compassion. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
c. Incorrect. Monks read sacred texts to a dying person to prepare the spirit before death. See 5-5:
d. Incorrect. Monks read sacred texts to a dying person to prepare the spirit before death. See 5-5:
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
38. The term buddha is derived from:
A. Hindi.
B. Maithili.
C. Sanskrit.
D. Mandarin.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The words Buddhism and buddha derive from the ancient Sanskrit word
“buddha,” meaninging "enlightened, awakened one." See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
b. Incorrect. The words Buddhism and buddha derive from the ancient Sanskrit word
c. Correct. The words Buddhism and buddha derive from the ancient Sanskrit word “buddha,”
meaninging "enlightened, awakened one." See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
d. Incorrect. The words Buddhism and buddha derive from the ancient Sanskrit word
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
39. What refers to the style of life between extreme self-denial and ordinary life, which can lead to
enlightenment?
A. Eightfold Path
B. Seated Meditation
C. Middle Path
D. Diamond Vehicle
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Buddhists believe that Siddhartha Gautama discovered the Middle Path out of
suffering, a new way between the extreme self-denial characteristic of Hindu asceticism and
the ordinary life of the Hindu householder. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. Buddhists believe that Siddhartha Gautama discovered the Middle Path out of
c. Correct. Buddhists believe that Siddhartha Gautama discovered the Middle Path out of
d. Incorrect. Buddhists believe that Siddhartha Gautama discovered the Middle Path out of
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: History of Buddhism|Enlightenment (Buddhism)
</metadata>
40. The "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism in northern and eastern Asia is called:
A. Mahayana.
B. Tathagata.
C. Theravada.
D. Hinayana.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan,
and Tibet—was a development of the split at the first Buddhist council. The monks of the
Great Sangha held that Buddhism should be a large community, not just a vehicle for monks.
b. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan,
c. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan,
d. Incorrect. Mahayana—the "large vehicle" branch of Buddhism found today in China, Japan,
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
41. Zen Buddhist riddles meant to induce nonrational enlightenment are called:
A. karma.
B. sutras.
C. koans.
D. dharma.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Zen Buddhism focuses on developing the immediate awareness of a "Buddha
mind" through meditation on emptiness. One of the methods for inducing this sudden
awareness has been the koan, a Zen riddle meant to help reach nonrational enlightenment.
b. Incorrect. Zen Buddhism focuses on developing the immediate awareness of a "Buddha
c. Correct. Zen Buddhism focuses on developing the immediate awareness of a "Buddha mind"
through meditation on emptiness. One of the methods for inducing this sudden awareness
has been the koan, a Zen riddle meant to help reach nonrational enlightenment. See 5-2:
d. Incorrect. Zen Buddhism focuses on developing the immediate awareness of a "Buddha
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
42. Seated meditation in Zen, often for prolonged periods of time, is called:
a. bodhzen.
b. longzen.
c. zazen.
d. koan-zen.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Zen meditation can take place over long sessions of sitting. Sitting Zen meditation
is called “zazen.” See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
b. Incorrect. Zen meditation can take place over long sessions of sitting. Sitting Zen meditation
c. Correct. Zen meditation can take place over long sessions of sitting. Sitting Zen meditation is
called “zazen.” See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
d. Incorrect. Zen meditation can take place over long sessions of sitting. Sitting Zen meditation
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist Meditation and Prayer
</metadata>
43. What is a combination of Mahayana and indigenous religion?
A. Japanese Buddhism
B. Tibetan Buddhism
C. Indian Buddhism
D. Srilankan Buddhism
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
complete blend of Buddhism and an indigenous religion. This combination of Mahayana and
indigenous religion has sometimes caused problems. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by
Its Past
b. Correct. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Its Past
c. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Its Past
d. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most
Its Past
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Tibetan Buddhism
</metadata>
44. According to Buddhism, the way to end suffering is to end:
A. desire.
B. life.
C. nirvana.
D. self-denial.
Analysis:
a. Correct. The third of the Four Noble Truths says that to end desire is to end suffering. The
means of ending our suffering is ending the craving that causes it. See 5-3: Essential
Buddhist Teachings
b. Incorrect. The third of the Four Noble Truths says that to end desire is to end suffering. The
Buddhist Teachings
c. Incorrect. The third of the Four Noble Truths says that to end desire is to end suffering. The
Buddhist Teachings
d. Incorrect. The third of the Four Noble Truths says that to end desire is to end suffering. The
Buddhist Teachings
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
45. According to the Noble Eightfold Path, what refers to gaining a perspective that ends one's
delusions and brings knowledge of reality?
A. right mindfulness
B. right understanding
C. right intention
D. right speech
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that
need to be cultivated on the path to nirvana. One of these aspects is right understanding
which involves gaining a perspective that ends one's delusions and brings knowledge of
reality. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
b. Correct. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that
c. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that
d. Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Eightfold Path
</metadata>
46. 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
Analysis:
a. Correct. The detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought is sila. This term means "virtuous
behavior," "morality," "ethics," or precept (moral command). See 5-4: Buddhist Ethics for
Monastics and Laypeople
b. Incorrect. The detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought is sila. This term means "virtuous
c. Incorrect. The detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought is sila. This term means "virtuous
d. Incorrect. The detailed heart of Buddhist ethical thought is sila. This term means "virtuous
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
laypeople.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
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?
A. insight meditation
B. trance meditation
C. chant meditation
D. lay-oriented meditation
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, trance
meditation is a comprehensive form of meditation that goes all the way to nirvana. See 5-5:
b. Correct. In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, trance meditation
is a comprehensive form of meditation that goes all the way to nirvana. See 5-5: Buddhist
c. Incorrect. In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, trance
d. Incorrect. In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, trance
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Buddhist meditation and prayer
</metadata>
48. A burial mound or monument often containing the relics of the Buddha or prominent Buddhists
is called a:
A. mudra.
B. stupa.
C. mandala.
D. dukkha.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. In general, Buddhist funeral observances originated in India and are illustrated in
the story of the Buddha's funeral. After cremation ceremonies simpler than that for the
Buddha, the ashes and bones of leading monks were collected and stupas, burial mounds or
monuments, built over them. The large number of stupas found near monasteries indicates
that these funeral rites for leading monks were widely held. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and
Meditation
b. Correct. In general, Buddhist funeral observances originated in India and are illustrated in
Meditation
c. Incorrect. In general, Buddhist funeral observances originated in India and are illustrated in
Meditation
d. Incorrect. In general, Buddhist funeral observances originated in India and are illustrated in
Meditation
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
49. The event that caused Japanese Buddhists in America to become Protestant Christians was:
a. the teaching of Henry Olcott.
b. the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
c. the defeat of Japan in WW II.
d. internment of Japanese Americans in camps.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. At a time when mainline Protestantism was influential in America, many Japanese
gave up Buddhism when they were released from the internment camps. Some who did not
want to take this step adapted themselves to American life by “Protestantizing” their
temples and their worship. See 5-6: Buddhism around the World Today
b. Incorrect. At a time when mainline Protestantism was influential in America, many Japanese
c. Incorrect. At a time when mainline Protestantism was influential in America, many Japanese
d. Correct. At a time when mainline Protestantism was influential in America, many Japanese
<metadata>
Learning Objective Narrative: State the main features of Buddhist life around the world today,
especially in North America.
Textbook A-head: Buddhism around the World Today
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhism around the world
</metadata>
<question type=”true-false”>
50. Buddhism teaches that anyone can become enlightened, even become a buddha.
Analysis:
T
Correct. Buddhism teaches that anyone can become enlightened, even become a buddha. Gautama
is the model Buddha, but many Buddhists believe that he taught his followers to think for
themselves and carefully examine the teachings of the religion to determine what is right for them.
When anyone becomes fully enlightened, that person is a buddha, too. See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
F
Incorrect. Buddhism teaches that anyone can become enlightened, even become a buddha.
Gautama is the model Buddha, but many Buddhists believe that he taught his followers to think for
themselves and carefully examine the teachings of the religion to determine what is right for them.
When anyone becomes fully enlightened, that person is a buddha, too. See 5-1: The Name Buddhism
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
51. A statue of Gautama at the end of his period of fasting shows him very thin, as almost “skin and
bones.”
Analysis:
T
Correct. Many large temples have this statue; it does indeed show him as emaciated following his
period of fasting and extreme asceticism, which did not bring him enlightenment.
F
Incorrect. Many large temples have this statue; it does indeed show him as emaciated following his
period of fasting and extreme asceticism, which did not bring him enlightenment.
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhism
</metadata>
52. In Buddhism, the Three Refuges are the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidamma
Pitaka.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. Laypeople are called upon to "take refuge" not only in the Buddha and in his teaching
(dharma), but also in the monastic community (sangha). These are called the Three Refuges, or
sometimes the Three Jewels. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
F
Correct. Laypeople are called upon to "take refuge" not only in the Buddha and in his teaching
(dharma), but also in the monastic community (sangha). These are called the Three Refuges, or
sometimes the Three Jewels. See 5-2: Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
today.
Bloom's: Remember
</metadata>
53. The Four Noble Truths regard emotional suffering as the only true form of suffering.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. The First Noble Truth states that all thinking beings experience suffering. Suffering ranges
from great physical and mental pain to mild emotional unhappiness. All life is suffering. See 5-3:
F
Correct. The First Noble Truth states that all thinking beings experience suffering. Suffering ranges
from great physical and mental pain to mild emotional unhappiness. All life is suffering. See 5-3:
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
54. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to be
cultivated on the path to nirvana.
Analysis:
T
Correct. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to be
cultivated on the path to nirvana. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
F
Incorrect. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of eight aspects of thought and behavior that need to be
cultivated on the path to nirvana. See 5-3: Essential Buddhist Teachings
<metadata>
Difficulty: Easy
Bloom's: Remember
Concept: Eightfold Path
</metadata>
55. Unlike Hindu religious leaders, the Buddha prohibited Indian "untouchables" to be monks.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. The Buddha opposed Hinduism's caste system and the power of its priests, arguing for
equality among all people. Therefore, he allowed men from all Indian castes to be monks. Today
when Indian "untouchables," Dalits, have mass conversions to other religions in order to improve
their social and religious conditions, they typically turn to Buddhism or to Christianity. See 5-4:
Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople
F
Correct. The Buddha opposed Hinduism's caste system and the power of its priests, arguing for
equality among all people. Therefore, he allowed men from all Indian castes to be monks. Today
when Indian "untouchables," Dalits, have mass conversions to other religions in order to improve
their social and religious conditions, they typically turn to Buddhism or to Christianity. See 5-4:
Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople
<metadata>
Difficulty: Challenging
laypeople.
Bloom's: Analyze
</metadata>
56. Buddhists do not consider statues of the Buddha to be as inspiring as paintings and pictures of
the Buddha.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home altars, is
a statue of the Buddha. Paintings and printed pictures of the Buddha are also displayed, but not as
prominently as the statue. Buddhists typically do not consider them as inspiring as statues of the
Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
F
Correct. The spiritual center of any Buddhist temple, and one also found in Buddhist home altars, is a
statue of the Buddha. Paintings and printed pictures of the Buddha are also displayed, but not as
prominently as the statue. Buddhists typically do not consider them as inspiring as statues of the
Buddha. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist temples|Images of deities
</metadata>
57. Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship and
prayer are offered.
Analysis:
T
Correct. Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship
and prayer are offered. But Buddhists do pray, which raises this question: To whom do Buddhists
pray, and for what do they pray? Mostly, Buddhists pray for blessings from the Buddha, other
buddhas, and bodhisattvas, and ask especially for help toward enlightenment. See 5-5: Buddhist
F
Incorrect. Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship
and prayer are offered. But Buddhists do pray, which raises this question: To whom do Buddhists
pray, and for what do they pray? Mostly, Buddhists pray for blessings from the Buddha, other
buddhas, and bodhisattvas, and ask especially for help toward enlightenment. See 5-5: Buddhist
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist meditation and prayer|Buddhist temples
</metadata>
58. 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.
Analysis:
T
Correct. 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. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
F
Incorrect. 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. See 5-5: Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
59. Buddhist monks perform life-cycle rituals for laypeople.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. Buddhist monks do not normally perform life-cycle rituals for laypeople. They do not lead
ceremonies for newborn babies, mark passage to adulthood, or conduct weddings. See 5-5: Buddhist
F
Correct. Buddhist monks do not normally perform life-cycle rituals for laypeople. They do not lead
ceremonies for newborn babies, mark passage to adulthood, or conduct weddings. See 5-5: Buddhist
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Funerals
</metadata>
60. During 1800s, Chinese immigrants with Buddhist backgrounds came to North America for
religious reasons.
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. Tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants with Buddhist backgrounds—usually combined
with lay Daoist practices and basic Confucian social values—came to the west coasts of the United
States and Canada in the late 1800s. Similar to the vast majority of immigrants to North America,
they came seeking a better life, not for religious reasons. See 5-6: Buddhism around the World
Today
F
Correct. Tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants with Buddhist backgrounds—usually combined
with lay Daoist practices and basic Confucian social values—came to the west coasts of the United
States and Canada in the late 1800s. Similar to the vast majority of immigrants to North America,
they came seeking a better life, not for religious reasons. See 5-6: Buddhism around the World
Today
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
<question type=”essay”>
61. Explain the Buddhist concept of the "Middle Path."
ANS: Answers will vary.

Today's Buddhism has a long and significant history behind the Middle Path. Buddhists believe that
Siddhartha Gautama discovered the Middle Path out of suffering, a new way between the extreme
self-denial characteristic of Hindu asceticism and the ordinary life of the Hindu householder. He had
lived in both of these two states, and found that he could not reach enlightenment in them. In the
Middle Path, Gautama reached the full enlightenment that rescued him from constant reincarnation
into this world. REJ: Please see the section "Buddhism Today as Shaped by Its Past" for more
information.
<metadata>
today.
Bloom's: Understand
</metadata>
62. What are the Five Precepts of Buddhism?

The Five Precepts are ethical guidelines for a life in which one is happy, is moderately self-confident
without being self-absorbed in one's ego, and can meditate well. They are necessary for morality in
this life and a better rebirth in the next. The precepts are considered not only commands, but also
training for life in the dharma (teaching, law). The five precepts are that The Buddhist must not: kill
sentient beings, steal, commit sexual immorality, lie, or drink any intoxicants. REJ: Please see the
section "Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople" for more information.
<metadata>
laypeople.
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist Ethics
</metadata>
63. Discuss how the Buddha is depicted in paintings or statues.
ANS: The Buddha is usually depicted as seated in the lotus meditational position. His eyes are closed
or mostly closed, symbolizing that he has shut out the distractions of the world to find release within
himself. He often has a circular mark on his forehead, called an urna, showing that he has achieved
enlightenment. His large earlobes are a traditional Indian symbol of nobility. He is dressed modestly
and is physically strong and healthy, but not overfed. He holds his hands, and often his arms, in one
of a variety of formal positions called mudras. REJ: Please see the section "Buddhist Ritual and
Meditation" for more information.
<metadata>
Bloom's: Understand
Concept: Buddhist art
</metadata>
64. Discuss the various dimensions of prayer for layfolk and Buddhist monks.

For monks, prayer has a highly meditational dimension. For layfolk, however, Buddhist prayer means
expressing praise and requests to a supernatural power or being. Lay Buddhists do not meditate
regularly. Buddhism does not have a main deity on whom the religion centers and to whom worship
and prayer are offered. But Buddhists do pray, which raises—at least for us—this question: To whom
do Buddhists pray, and for what do they pray? Mostly, Buddhists pray for blessings from the Buddha,
other buddhas, and bodhisattvas, and ask especially for help toward enlightenment. Some Tibetan
Buddhists have "minor" gods, both male and female, to whom prayer is made for blessing and
protection. They also pray for the same things people pray for in other religions: for health and
healing, safety, spiritual strength, and for understanding. REJ: Please see the section "Buddhist Ritual
and Meditation" for more information.
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65. How did Buddhist religious institutions adapt in the West by "Protestantizing" their traditions?

During World War II, the internment of all Japanese in camps set back the religious life of the
Japanese in the United States. After the war, membership in Buddhist temples declined as numerous
Japanese Buddhists sought to assimilate by becoming Protestant Christians at a time when
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Protestantism was influential in America. Many Buddhist religious institutions adapted by

"Protestantizing" themselves, adding pews, pulpits, hymnbooks, and organs to their temples. The
largest Buddhist group in the States, the Jodo Shinshu sect of Sokka Gakkai, formally changed its
name to the Buddhist Churches of America, giving the Christian term church a Buddhist application.
REJ: Please see the section "Buddhism around the World Today" for more information.
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a. It applies to Siddhartha Gautama and not his followers.

a. the Bodhi Tree

a. the Lotus Sutra.

a. It is the law of the cause and effect of actions.

a. the cause of suffering is desire.

a. the cause of suffering .

a. It is possible to lead life without any desires.

a. To end suffering, one must strive to satiate all of his/her desires.

a. enlightened souls undergo the cycle of rebirth.

a. Following precepts leads to rebirth on earth as an animal.

a. have hands that are concealed.

a. It is a mark composed of three horizontal stripes.

a. the teaching of the Buddhist way.

a. his entry into full nirvana at death.

a. The Diamond Sutra

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