The Buddhist Experience Quiz

Who was the Buddha born as?

• King Ashoka

• Sage Patanjali

• Monk Bodhidharma

• Prince Siddhartha Gautama

What does the Sanskrit word 'Dharma' refer to in Buddhism?

• A sacred text

• A type of meditation

• Buddha's teachings

• The universe

What is the concept of 'Anicca' in Buddhism?

• Impermanence

• Enlightenment

• Suffering

• No permanent self

Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Universal Truths?

• Anicca

• Karma

• Anatta

• Dukkha

What does 'Anatta' signify in Buddhism?

• No permanent self

• Suffering

• Craving

• Impermanence

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Magga

• Dukkha

• Nirodha

• Samudaya

What is the cause of suffering according to the Second Noble Truth?

• Anger

• Fear

• Craving

• Ignorance

What does the Third Noble Truth, 'Nirodha', state?

• Suffering is a choice

• Suffering can cease

• Suffering is eternal

• Suffering is an illusion

What is the 'Middle Way' in Buddhism?

• A path of extreme asceticism

• A path of indulgence

• A path of luxury

• A balanced approach to spiritual life

What is the Buddha's teaching method that involves asking questions?

• Advising

• Listening

• Meditating

• Questioning