Exam 4: Buddhism

Briefly describe the differences between Lin Chi and Ts'ao-tung schools of Buddhism.

In Buddhism, bodily relics are not considered to be of any value toward attaining salvation.

Dukkha is demonstrated by which of the following?

Name the three major differences between the Theravadin and Mahayanist schools of Buddhism.

The Eightfold Path in Buddhism is

The Buddhist doctrine which asserts there are no permanent souls is

The Buddha left home and became enlightened in only one year.

Mahayanists believe in universal Buddhist enlightenment.

Identify the three ways to the "True Word" as taught by Shingon Buddhism.

The Buddha emphasized the need for daily prayer and ritual sacrifice.

According to Zen teachings, what is the only thing of value?

Briefly describe the four steps leading to the Buddha's awakening in the grove at Bodhgaya.

Identify and describe each of the four sights that moved young Siddhartha Gautama to seek enlightenment.

In Tibet, the Kalachakra doctrine represents

Who were the first disciples of the Buddha?

According to Buddhist teachings, the Middle Path is marked by observing all the precepts of the Eightfold Path one at a time.

Devotees enter the Buddhist faith by

What metaphor did the Buddha employ when teaching the monk, Malunkyaputta, about metaphysical inquiries?

Bodhisattvas are featured in Theravadin Buddhism.

Explain why the first century Chinese preferred Mahayana Buddhism over Theravadin Buddhism.