buddhism believes

• When was the Buddha born?

  563 BCE
• What did Queen Maya dream about her son?

  He would be a great teacher or king
• How many steps did the Buddha take before he was born?

  7 steps
• What happened to Queen Maya after giving birth?

  She died three days later
• Where did the Buddha attain enlightenment?

  Under the Bodhi tree
• How long did the Buddha meditate under the Bodhi tree?

  49 days
• What did the Buddha face during his meditation?

  5 temptations
• What did the Buddha's daughters do during his meditation?

  They tried to seduce him
• What did the Buddha's army do during his meditation?

  They attacked him
• What did Siddhartha see when he left the palace?

  An old man, sick man, dead man, holy man
• What realization did Siddhartha have after seeing the four men?

  Everyone dies or gets sick and old
• What kind of life did Siddhartha lead as an ascetic?

  Living in dangerous and hostile forests
• How long did Siddhartha live as an ascetic?

  6 years
• What was one of the hardships Siddhartha faced as an ascetic?

  Sleeping on a bed of thorns
• What did Siddhartha eat during his ascetic life?

  Very little food
• What are the teachings of the Buddha known as?

  • Dhamma
  • Compared to a raft
  • Part of the 3 refuges
  • Helps Buddhists become wiser and more compassionate
• What did Siddhartha gain knowledge of during the 3 watches of the night?

  Previous lives and causes of suffering
• How can we escape suffering according to the Buddha?

  By following the 3 refuges
• What does dependent arising mean?

  Everything depends on something else to survive
• What are the 3 poisons in Buddhism?

  Hatred, greed, ignorance
• What is Pure Yana Buddhism focused on?

  • Faith in Amma Buddha
  • Mahayana teaching
  • Perfect paradise with no suffering
  • Supreme, pure enlightenment
• What are the 4 Noble Truths?

  Suffering exists, has a cause, can end, there is a way
• What does Nirvana in Buddhism represent?

  Liberation of merit
• What is another term for a perfected person in Buddhism?

  Arhat
• Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

  The Buddha
• What was Siddhartha Gautama's early life like?

  He lived a life of luxury as a prince
• What are the Four Sights that Siddhartha Gautama encountered?

  Old man, sick man, dead man, holy man
• What practice did Siddhartha Gautama undertake to find enlightenment?

  Asceticism and the discovery of the Middle Way
• What are the four temptations of Mara that Siddhartha faced?

  Desire, doubt, fear, and distraction
• What are the four stages of enlightenment in Buddhism?

  Stream-enterer, once-returner, non-returner, arhat
• What are the three watches of the night?

  Past lives, the law of karma, and enlightenment
• What are the Three Refuges or Jewels in Buddhism?

  • Buddha
  • Dhamma
  • Sangha
• How did Thich Nhat Hanh compare the Buddha's teachings?

  To a raft for crossing a river
• Why is the dhamma important in Buddhism?

  It guides followers towards enlightenment
• What does the concept of Dependent Arising signify?

  Everything arises based on conditions
• Give an example of Dependent Arising.

  A wave depends on strong wind
• What does the Tibetan Wheel of Life illustrate?

  • The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
  • The three poisons: ignorance, attachment, aversion
• What is Samsara in Buddhism?

  The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
• How does Karma influence rebirths?

  Actions influence future rebirths
• What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

  Nirvana, escaping Samsara