The Convictionist's Quiz: Buddhism?

Below are eleven statements. Some true, some false. Those who answer with the most correct responses will gain reward. Perhaps some points, or perhaps the knowledge itself is a reward. Answers will be posted when the best answer is chosen.



1. Buddhism originated in northern India.

2. Guatama Buddha was a prince in his final life.

3. Buddhists follow the ten-fold path.

4. The Buddha was an atheist.

5. There have been many Buddhas throughout history.

6. The next Buddha to arrive is known in the English-speaking world as Maitreya.

7. All Buddhas shares the same mother, who reincarnates herself to be a lotus flower, woman, or whatever is giving birth to the Buddha.

8. The two main schools of Buddhist philosophy are Mahayana and Pali.

9. In Buddhist tradition, rubbing the Budda's belly will bring good luck in the next life.

10. The Dalai Lama is believed to be a reincarnation of the last Buddha.

11. Buddhism focuese on attaining release from suffering, or nirvana.

The Convictionist's Quiz: Buddhism?
1. True. Buddhism originated in Nepal, which is in northern India.

2. True. Gautama Buddha was a prince, who renounced luxury in pursuit of enlightment.

3.False. Buddhists follow the eight-fold path.

4. False. Although Buddha did not believe in a Creator God, he did not deny the existance of non-creator gods themselves.

5.True.

6.True.

7.True.

8.False. The 2 main schools of Buddhist philosophy are Mahayana %26amp; Theraveda. There is also third school called Vejayana.

9.False.

10. False. The Dalai Lama is believed to a reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama.

11. True.
Reply:1. true

2. true

3. true

4. false

5. true

6. false

7. false

8. true

9. false

10. true

11. true
Reply:Boring!!!
Reply:1-T 2-F 3-T 4-T 5-T 6-T 7-F 8-T 9- F 10- T 11-F
Reply:1.t

2.t

3.t

4.f

5.f

6.t

7.f

8.f

9.f

10. I dont know how to answer this one because nirvana is after the final reincarnation and is spiritual enlightenment.
Reply:1. T

2. F

3. F

4. T

5. T

6. F

7. F

8. F

9. F

10. T

11. T



All guesses really. I've heard a few things about Buddhism, but not enough.
Reply:1) True

2) False

3) False

4) False

5) True

6) False

7) True

8) False

9) True

10) False

11) True



I guessed on some of them. But I knew most.
Reply:1. F

2.T

3.F

4.T

5.T

6.T

7.F.

8.F

9.F

10.F

11.T