Exam 4: Buddhism

Identify and briefly describe each of the ten Buddhist precepts. Explain why lay practitioners are only expected to practice the first five precepts.

Buddhists believe that it is not the processes of life that cause suffering, but our attachment to those processes.

Which of the following would be a concern of the Buddha's teachings?

Which Japanese sect of Buddhism claims to harmonize the truths of all Buddhist sects?

Because he was born a Brahmin, Siddhartha became a priest.

Explain the Buddha's preference for personal experience over metaphysical theories.

What defines taha?

Upon returning home after his enlightenment, the Buddha found that his family members were uncomfortable with his spiritual leadership.

Lay practitioners (householders) are only required to follow five of the ten Buddhist precepts.

Theravadin Buddhists believe that imitating the ascetic life of the Buddha is the best way to enlightenment.

The monument at Bodhgaya commemorates the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama.

In Buddhism, no Self exists over and beyond the five skandhas.

In Buddhist teachings, karma is psychological instead of physical.

Which step of the Eightfold Path is described as "The disciple must be prepared to renounce attachments to the world and give benevolence and kindness"?

The Discipline Basket of the Tripitaka contained

Briefly describe each of the differing views of karma held by the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.

The enlightenment experience in Japan is called

Although fully accepted in China, Buddhism is in direct conflict with Shinto in Japan.

Mahayana Buddhism is the primary religion of India today.