Buddhism - Practices

Which Buddhist sect focuses on the wisdom of the Buddha?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Orthodox

• Reform

What is a Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound?

• mosque

• stupa

• Kaaba

• shul

What is the Buddhist community of monks and nuns; one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Sangha

• Sutra

What is a celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death? People will be dancing and celebrating in the streets.

• O-Bon

• Vesak

• Hanukkah

• Ramadan

What is it called to focus the mind on spiritual ideas?

• meditation

• mediation

• median

• mediocre

Which form of meditation is also known as 'insight' meditation?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Metta Bhavana

• Zazen

Which form of meditation involves recreating an image in one's mind?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Zazen

• Visualisation

What does successful samatha lead to?

• Nibbana

• Enlightenment

• Prajna (wisdom)

• Right mindfulness

The purpose of vipassana meditation is to gain an insight into...

• Metta (loving kindness)

• Right mindfulness

• The three marks of existence

• The three poisons

Which of the following is a popular focus for samatha meditation?

• Rain

• Breathing

• The sun

• Pink