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Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What does "Buddha" mean?
The enlightened one
Name the Four Noble Truths in order.
) Life involves suffering (dhukka), 2) Suffering is caused by desire/attachment, 3) Suffering can be eliminated, 4) The Eightfold Path leads to liberation
What is the Buddhist term for the cycle of rebirth?
Samsara
Under what type of tree did Siddhartha achieve enlightenment?
Sacred fig tree (Bodhi tree)
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism called?
Nirvana
What causes suffering according to Buddhism?
Desire and attachment
What century were Buddhist teachings first written down?
1st Century BCE
What does "dhukka" mean in Buddhism?
Suffering
What does "trishna" refer to?
Thirst / desire
What is an "ascetic"?
Someone who lives with no possessions, seeking truth
What is the universal principle of cause and effect?
Karma
What are the three main collections of Buddhist scriptures?
Tripitaka
What does "Brahman" refer to in Hinduism?
The ultimate divine reality/the Absolute that pervades the universe
What is "atman"?
The core part of yourself/individual soul
What is "moksha"?
Release from samsara/spiritual liberation
