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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements best describes the Middle Path in Buddhism?
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Solution: c)
The Middle Path, or Madhyamaka, in Buddhism is the practice of avoiding the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification. Buddha taught this as a way to achieve spiritual enlightenment and nirvana.
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Solution: c)
The Middle Path, or Madhyamaka, in Buddhism is the practice of avoiding the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification. Buddha taught this as a way to achieve spiritual enlightenment and nirvana.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The essence of Buddhism lies in the realization that:
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Solution: b)
Buddhism teaches that all phenomena, including life, are impermanent (Anicca) and subject to change. Understanding this truth is key to achieving enlightenment.
Teachings associated with Buddhism
- To avoid extremes of life, whether it is addiction to worldly pleasures or a life of painful asceticism and self-mortification.
- Buddhism does not concern itself with metaphysical controversies
- Buddha emphasized on moral progress which was independent of any creator of the universe
- The essence of Buddhism lies in the realization that life is transient
- Buddha seems to have accepted the idea of transmigration
- Four noble truths of Buddhism are: They are the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
- The path to nirvana or cessation of suffering is the Noble Eightfold path- Right understanding (Samma ditthi), Right thought (Samma sankappa), Right speech (Samma vaca), Right action (Samma kammanta), Right livelihood (Samma ajiva), Right effort (Samma vayama), Right mindfulness (Samma sati) and Right concentration (Samma samadhi)
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Solution: b)
Buddhism teaches that all phenomena, including life, are impermanent (Anicca) and subject to change. Understanding this truth is key to achieving enlightenment.
Teachings associated with Buddhism
- To avoid extremes of life, whether it is addiction to worldly pleasures or a life of painful asceticism and self-mortification.
- Buddhism does not concern itself with metaphysical controversies
- Buddha emphasized on moral progress which was independent of any creator of the universe
- The essence of Buddhism lies in the realization that life is transient
- Buddha seems to have accepted the idea of transmigration
- Four noble truths of Buddhism are: They are the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
- The path to nirvana or cessation of suffering is the Noble Eightfold path- Right understanding (Samma ditthi), Right thought (Samma sankappa), Right speech (Samma vaca), Right action (Samma kammanta), Right livelihood (Samma ajiva), Right effort (Samma vayama), Right mindfulness (Samma sati) and Right concentration (Samma samadhi)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Buddhism is correct regarding its stance on metaphysical questions?
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Solution: d)
Buddhism primarily focuses on the practical aspects of life and the path to enlightenment. It avoids engaging in metaphysical debates that do not contribute to the cessation of suffering.
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Solution: d)
Buddhism primarily focuses on the practical aspects of life and the path to enlightenment. It avoids engaging in metaphysical debates that do not contribute to the cessation of suffering.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following correctly distinguishes Hinayana from Mahayana Buddhism?
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Solution: c)
Hinayana Buddhism emphasizes individual effort, self-discipline, and meditation as paths to salvation, while Mahayana Buddhism places greater emphasis on faith, devotion, and the worship of Bodhisattvas.
Schools of Buddhism:
Hinayana
- It means ‘lesser path’
- They are true to the teachings of Buddha
- Its scriptures are in Pali.
- Doesn’t believe in idol worship
- Salvation through self-discipline and meditation
- It was patronized by Ashoka
Mahayana
- It means ‘Greater path’
- Mahayana has two main philosophical schools – the Madhyamika & Yogachara.
- Its scriptures are in Sanskrit.
- It considers Buddha as God and worships idols of Buddhas & Bodhisattvas.
- Salvation can be attained by means of faith and devotion to the mindfulness of the Buddha. It believes in mantras.
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Solution: c)
Hinayana Buddhism emphasizes individual effort, self-discipline, and meditation as paths to salvation, while Mahayana Buddhism places greater emphasis on faith, devotion, and the worship of Bodhisattvas.
Schools of Buddhism:
Hinayana
- It means ‘lesser path’
- They are true to the teachings of Buddha
- Its scriptures are in Pali.
- Doesn’t believe in idol worship
- Salvation through self-discipline and meditation
- It was patronized by Ashoka
Mahayana
- It means ‘Greater path’
- Mahayana has two main philosophical schools – the Madhyamika & Yogachara.
- Its scriptures are in Sanskrit.
- It considers Buddha as God and worships idols of Buddhas & Bodhisattvas.
- Salvation can be attained by means of faith and devotion to the mindfulness of the Buddha. It believes in mantras.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the teachings of Jainism:
- Jainism rejects the idea of a creator god and the authority of the Vedas.
- Jainism believes that salvation can be attained through the three-fold path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
- Jainism emphasizes the caste system as a determinant of one’s spiritual progress.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Jainism rejects the idea of a creator god and the authority of the Vedas, and it teaches that salvation can be attained through the three-fold path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
Jainism does not emphasize the caste system as a determinant of spiritual progress; instead, it teaches that one’s actions determine their spiritual development. Therefore, the third statement is incorrect.
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Solution: a)
Jainism rejects the idea of a creator god and the authority of the Vedas, and it teaches that salvation can be attained through the three-fold path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
Jainism does not emphasize the caste system as a determinant of spiritual progress; instead, it teaches that one’s actions determine their spiritual development. Therefore, the third statement is incorrect.
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