Exploring the Fundamentals of Buddhism

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

• To teach advanced biking skills

• To repair bikes and demonstrate safety

• To sell new bikes

• To organize a bike race

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Nepal

What did Siddhartha realize was the cause of suffering?

• Fear

• Ignorance

• Desire

• Anger

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

• There is no end to suffering

• There is a way to end suffering

• Suffering comes from desire

• Suffering is a part of life

What is the first step in the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Right Thought

• Right Understanding

• Right Speech

• Right Action

What is the key difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?

• Theravada focuses on individual enlightenment, Mahayana on helping others

• Theravada is practiced in Japan, Mahayana in Sri Lanka

• Theravada uses modern technology, Mahayana does not

• Theravada believes in multiple gods, Mahayana in one god

What is a Bodhisattva?

• A Buddhist monk

• A Buddhist nun

• A partially enlightened being helping others

• A fully enlightened being

What is the significance of the Dharma wheel in Buddhist practice?

• It represents the cycle of life and death

• It releases blessings and harmonizes the environment

• It is used to store sacred texts

• It symbolizes the Buddha's enlightenment

What does the lotus flower symbolize in Buddhism?

• Compassion

• Wisdom

• Enlightenment

• Rebirth

What is the purpose of the Obon festival in Japan?

• To celebrate the Buddha's birth

• To honor Buddhist monks

• To guide the spirits of ancestors

• To mark the end of the year