Question 1

Who was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebellion against the Chinese takeover in 1949?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prajnatara 
B)  Cheng Yen 
C)  Zongchi 
D)  Ani Pachen 
E)  Wu Zeitan 
A)  Prajnatara 
B)  Cheng Yen 
C)  Zongchi 
D)  Ani Pachen 
E)  Wu Zeitan

Question 2

What were the four sights that, according to tradition, Siddartha Gautama saw that caused him to leave his home life and become and ascetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sick man, suffering old man, a dead man, and an ascetic 
B)  A tree, a mountain, a waterfall, and a deer 
C)  A monk, a nun, a layman giving alms, and a laywoman giving alms 
D)  A rich man, a poor man, a healthy man, and a sick man 
E)  A priest, a warrior, a merchant, and a servant 
A)  A sick man, suffering old man, a dead man, and an ascetic 
B)  A tree, a mountain, a waterfall, and a deer 
C)  A monk, a nun, a layman giving alms, and a laywoman giving alms 
D)  A rich man, a poor man, a healthy man, and a sick man 
E)  A priest, a warrior, a merchant, and a servant

Question 3

The predominant form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka is Mahayana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In South Korea, the family shrine dedicated to the ancestors is called butsudan, literally meaning "the Buddhist altar."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Who founded the Madhyamika ("Middle Way") school of Mahayana Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nagarjuna 
B)  Nichiren 
C)  Asanga 
D)  Bodhidharma 
E)  Ananda 
A)  Nagarjuna 
B)  Nichiren 
C)  Asanga 
D)  Bodhidharma 
E)  Ananda

Question 6

Ani Pachen was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebelling against Chinese take over in 1949.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why did Pure Land Buddhism present a remarkable transformation in the Buddhist idea of heaven?

Accepted Answer

Amitabha (who the Pure Land school was d

Question 8

Which incarnation of his line is the current Dalai Lama believed to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twelfth 
B)  Twenty-fourth 
C)  Ninth 
D)  Second 
E)  Fourteenth 
A)  Twelfth 
B)  Twenty-fourth 
C)  Ninth 
D)  Second 
E)  Fourteenth

Question 9

In Buddhist tradition, who is Mara?

Accepted Answer

A)  The god of creation 
B)  Siddartha Gautama's first meditation instructor 
C)  The lord of death 
D)  A great Indian king who converts to Buddhism 
E)  The first convert to Buddhism 
A)  The god of creation 
B)  Siddartha Gautama's first meditation instructor 
C)  The lord of death 
D)  A great Indian king who converts to Buddhism 
E)  The first convert to Buddhism

Question 10

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are about suffering (dukkha), and the path to overcoming it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pure Land Buddhism teaches admission into the heavenly region is free to all who have faith in Amitabha's compassionate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The koan are rational propositions meant for novices interested in practicing Buddhism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the Buddhist tradition, what does Tripitaka mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sayings 
B)  Five bundles 
C)  Palm leaves 
D)  Three baskets 
E)  Rules 
A)  Sayings 
B)  Five bundles 
C)  Palm leaves 
D)  Three baskets 
E)  Rules

Question 14

What, on the whole, has been the Buddhist attitude toward women? Explain with specific reference to early Buddhist history, and note any differences between Buddhist traditions in your response.

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student should demons

Question 15

What is a stupa?

Accepted Answer

A)  A statue or idol of the Buddha or an important bodhisattva 
B)  A geometric pattern or design used as a visual aid in meditation and ritual 
C)  Memorials built over sacred objects including remains of major disciples and scripture 
D)  A word puzzle given to Zen students to help them break out of conventional thinking 
E)  A text containing Buddhist teachings or discourses 
A)  A statue or idol of the Buddha or an important bodhisattva 
B)  A geometric pattern or design used as a visual aid in meditation and ritual 
C)  Memorials built over sacred objects including remains of major disciples and scripture 
D)  A word puzzle given to Zen students to help them break out of conventional thinking 
E)  A text containing Buddhist teachings or discourses

Question 16

In what ways have Buddhist teachings appealed to Westerners, and how might they continue to do so?

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student may begin by

Question 17

The "Three Gems" of Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Nirvana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the koan and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

The koan is a paradoxical thought exerci

Question 19

Identify Nagarjuna and then provide a summary of his paradoxical ideas of shunyata, that is, emptiness or nothingness.

Accepted Answer

In this essay, the student may begin by

Question 20

How is a new Dalai Lama chosen, according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition?

Accepted Answer

Considered to be a manifestation of bodh

Who was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebellion against the Chinese takeover in 1949?

What were the four sights that, according to tradition, Siddartha Gautama saw that caused him to leave his home life and become and ascetic?

The predominant form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka is Mahayana.

In South Korea, the family shrine dedicated to the ancestors is called butsudan, literally meaning "the Buddhist altar."

Who founded the Madhyamika ("Middle Way") school of Mahayana Buddhism?

Ani Pachen was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebelling against Chinese take over in 1949.

Why did Pure Land Buddhism present a remarkable transformation in the Buddhist idea of heaven?

Which incarnation of his line is the current Dalai Lama believed to be?

In Buddhist tradition, who is Mara?

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are about suffering (dukkha), and the path to overcoming it.

Pure Land Buddhism teaches admission into the heavenly region is free to all who have faith in Amitabha's compassionate power.

The koan are rational propositions meant for novices interested in practicing Buddhism.

In the Buddhist tradition, what does Tripitaka mean?

What, on the whole, has been the Buddhist attitude toward women? Explain with specific reference to early Buddhist history, and note any differences between Buddhist traditions in your response.

What is a stupa?

In what ways have Buddhist teachings appealed to Westerners, and how might they continue to do so?

The "Three Gems" of Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Nirvana.

What is the koan and why is it used?

Identify Nagarjuna and then provide a summary of his paradoxical ideas of shunyata, that is, emptiness or nothingness.

How is a new Dalai Lama chosen, according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition?

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Exam 10: Buddhist Traditions

Who was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebellion against the Chinese takeover in 1949?

What were the four sights that, according to tradition, Siddartha Gautama saw that caused him to leave his home life and become and ascetic?

The predominant form of Buddhism in Sri Lanka is Mahayana.

In South Korea, the family shrine dedicated to the ancestors is called butsudan, literally meaning "the Buddhist altar."

Who founded the Madhyamika ("Middle Way") school of Mahayana Buddhism?

Ani Pachen was known as Tibet's Joan of Arc for leading a rebelling against Chinese take over in 1949.

Why did Pure Land Buddhism present a remarkable transformation in the Buddhist idea of heaven?

Which incarnation of his line is the current Dalai Lama believed to be?

In Buddhist tradition, who is Mara?

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are about suffering (dukkha), and the path to overcoming it.

Pure Land Buddhism teaches admission into the heavenly region is free to all who have faith in Amitabha's compassionate power.

The koan are rational propositions meant for novices interested in practicing Buddhism.

In the Buddhist tradition, what does Tripitaka mean?

What, on the whole, has been the Buddhist attitude toward women? Explain with specific reference to early Buddhist history, and note any differences between Buddhist traditions in your response.

What is a stupa?

In what ways have Buddhist teachings appealed to Westerners, and how might they continue to do so?

The "Three Gems" of Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Nirvana.

What is the koan and why is it used?

Identify Nagarjuna and then provide a summary of his paradoxical ideas of shunyata, that is, emptiness or nothingness.

How is a new Dalai Lama chosen, according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition?

About Religion

Indigenous Traditions

Religions of Late Antiquity

Jewish Traditions

Christian Traditions

Muslim Traditions

Hindu Traditions

Sikh Traditions

Jaina Traditions

Chinese and Korean Traditions

Japanese Traditions

New Religions and Movements

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