Buddhism Beliefs

• When was Siddhartha Gautama born?

  1. 565 BCE
• Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

  Lumbini Garden, Nepal
• What did Siddhartha's mother dream about before his birth?

  A white elephant entering her womb
• What did the eight Brahmins interpret from Siddhartha's mother's dream?

  It was a good omen for a holy child
• What did Siddhartha say after taking seven steps?

  This is my last birth
• What prophecy did an ascetic tell Siddhartha's father?

  Siddhartha would be a great king or holy man
• How did Siddhartha's father try to protect him?

  By keeping him sheltered in luxury
• At what age did Siddhartha marry Yasodhara?

  16
• What was the name of Siddhartha's son?

  Rahula
• What were the Four Sights that Siddhartha saw?

  Old man, sick man, dead man, holy man
• How did the Four Sights impact Siddhartha?

  They inspired him to seek truth
• What did the mustard seed parable illustrate?

  Grief is a universal experience
• What significant event happened on the night of Rahula's birth?

  Siddhartha renounced his royal life
• What did Siddhartha do after leaving the palace?

  He adopted ascetic practices
• How long did Siddhartha practice extreme asceticism?

  Six years
• What realization did Siddhartha come to about his ascetic lifestyle?

  It did not lead to enlightenment
• What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?

  A balance between luxury and hardship
• At what age did Siddhartha achieve enlightenment?

  35 years old
• What did Siddhartha do under the fig tree?

  He meditated until enlightenment
• Who tempted Siddhartha during his meditation?

  Mara and his daughters
• What did Siddhartha learn during his enlightenment?

  The nature of existence and suffering
• What are the Four Noble Truths?

  1. The problem (Dukkha)
  2. Cause of the problem (Samudaya)
  3. Way to overcome the problem (Nirodha)
  4. Strategies to overcome the problem (Magga)
• What does Dukkha refer to?

  Life involves suffering
• What is Samudaya?

  The origin of suffering
• What does Tanha mean?

  Desire, wanting, and craving
• How can one overcome Dukkha?

  By overcoming Tanha
• What is Nirvana?

  Freedom from craving and suffering
• What does the Middle Way teach?

  Balance between extremes of life
• What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

  1. Right View
  2. Right Intention
  3. Right Speech
  4. Right Action
  5. Right Livelihood
  6. Right Effort
  7. Right Mindfulness
  8. Right Concentration
• What does Right View entail?

  Accepting dhamma and having the right outlook
• What is Right Intention?

  Having the right attitude and selflessness
• What does Right Speech promote?

  Avoiding harmful and untruthful speech
• What is Right Action?

  Behaving respectfully and avoiding misconduct
• What does Right Livelihood involve?

  Choosing jobs that benefit others
• What is Right Effort?

  Improving character and eliminating negativity