Introduction to Buddhism

In its pilgrimage function and in the way that visitors are intended to interact with the site, the Kaaba in Mecca is most similar to

• the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens

• the Catacomb of Priscilla in Rome

• Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

• the Great Stupa at Sanchi

The Great Stupa at Sanchi and Borobudur Temple are similar in that each

• is entered by means of elaborate sculpted toranas

• displays narrative scenes of the Buddha’s life on the main structure

• represents a mandala, a cosmic diagram of the universe

• includes lower square-shaped levels and upper circular levels

The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it

• inspired the enclosed cubic interiors of all mosques

• serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

• exemplifies a hypostyle hall

• replicates the house of the Prophet Muhammad at Medina

When displayed for daily purposes without his splendid robes, the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating

• his rule over the universe

• the moment of his physical death

• the delivery of his first sermon

• the moment of his enlightenment

Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to

• mirror the sacred cosmic order

• create an unconquerable fortress

• display the grandeur of Buddhism

The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to

• walk on an upward path toward enlightenment

• move in a straight line toward the garbha griha, or “womb chamber”

• enter through torana before circumambulating

• experience the meditational power of a labyrinth

The historical Buddha is represented by

• the Vairocana Buddha

• the Sakyamuni Buddha

The universal Buddha is represented by

• the Vairocana Buddha

• the Sakyamuni Buddha