Exploring the Principles of Buddhism

What is the main purpose of the annual bike roundup and repair clinic?

• To repair bikes and demonstrate safety

• To sell new bikes to the community

• To raise funds for the local middle school

• To promote cycling as a sport

Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?

• A prince

• A merchant

• A farmer

• A warrior

What did Siddhartha realize was the cause of suffering?

• Desire or wanting

• Fear

• Anger

• Ignorance

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• The Noble Eightfold Path leads to the end of suffering

• There is no end to suffering

• Suffering comes from desire

• Suffering is a part of life

What is the first step in the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Right Action

• Right Understanding

• Right Speech

• Right Thought

What is a key difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?

• Theravada Buddhists believe in individual enlightenment

• Mahayana Buddhists do not follow the Noble Eightfold Path

• Theravada Buddhists believe in multiple gods

• Mahayana Buddhists reject the Four Noble Truths

What is the role of a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism?

• To lead a monastic life

• To achieve personal enlightenment only

• To perform rituals and ceremonies

• To help others achieve enlightenment

What is the significance of karma in Buddhism?

• It affects one's future lives

• It is a type of prayer

• It determines one's wealth in this life

• It is a form of meditation

What is the purpose of a stupa in Buddhism?

• To house relics of the Buddha

• To serve as a place of worship

• To be a residence for monks

• To be a place for community gatherings

Which Buddhist holiday celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death?

• Obon

• Visakh

• Diwali

• Hanukkah