Arhat and Bodhisattvas

In Theravada Buddhism, what is an Arhat?

• A transcendent being

• A ‘perfected person’ who has achieved enlightenment

• A teacher

• A disciple of Buddha

What must an Arhat overcome to achieve enlightenment?

• The Eightfold Path

• The four noble truths

• The three poisons of greed, hatred, and ignorance

• The five aggregates

What happens when someone becomes an Arhat?

• They are reborn as a teacher

• They escape the cycle of samsara

• They enter Sukhavati

• They are no longer subject to the Eightfold Path

Which path does a person follow to become an Arhat in Theravada Buddhism?

• The Middle Way

• The Six Perfections

• The Bodhisattva Path

• The Eightfold Path

True or False: Mahayana Buddhists see becoming a Bodhisattva as the ideal over becoming an Arhat.

• True

• False

According to Mahayana Buddhism, what is a Bodhisattva’s main goal?

• To enter nibbana as soon as possible

• To help others achieve enlightenment

• To become a deity

• To attain personal liberation

What does a Bodhisattva vow?

• To save all beings

• To achieve personal enlightenment only

• To reject samsara

• To become a teacher

How does a person become a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism?

• By perfecting the six perfections

• By studying the scriptures

• By achieving Arhat status

• By joining a monastery

What is the first of the six perfections in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Patience

• Morality

• Generosity

• Wisdom

Which of the six perfections focuses on good morals and ethical behavior?

• Generosity

• Morality

• Patience

• Energy