What is the basic foundation of Buddhism?
- aNirvana
- bKammavada
- cSangha
- dDhamma
80 questions · 9 sections
What is the basic foundation of Buddhism?
In Buddhism, Kamma is accomplished by three doors. Which of the following are they?
According to the lesson, what does the word 'Kamma' literally mean?
In the book Anguttar Nikaya, Buddha said he calls which thing 'kamma'?
What is regarded as the origin of Kamma?
Which of the following is NOT called kamma?
Based on how it is done, Kamma is of how many types?
Which kamma causes rebirth, produces khanda and is the aftermath of past deeds?
Which kamma helps the Janaka Kamma to impart a result?
Which kamma weakens or obstructs the disorders of Janaka or Upastambhaka Kamma?
The function of which kamma is to impede and completely destroy the Janaka Kamma?
Consider the following statements about Kamma: Which of the following is correct?
The word 'Kammavada' is composed of which two words?
In the word 'Kammavada', 'vada' means—
What does 'Kammavada' mean?
In which book did the conversation between Bhikkhu Nagasena and Greek King Milinda take place?
According to Nagasena Thera, why are all men not the same?
Nagasena said all trees do not bear the same fruits; this variation is because of—
In which book did Buddha say "Nobody is Brahmin by born... Brahmin is by Kamma"?
According to Suttanipat, a person becomes a farmer, artisan or businessman by—
According to Kammavada, the present life is determined by—
In which collection of stories is the story of Dighayukumara found?
In the Jataka story, who murdered Dighayukumara's parents?
Consider the following statements about the Dighayukumara story: Which of the following is correct?
"As you will sow seeds, so will you reap" — this statement explains—
In which book under sutta pitaka is "Atta hi attano natho" (You yourself are your saviour) found?
According to the lesson, who is a person's own saviour or master?
In which Sutta is the code of Kamma divided into four parts considering the result of Kamma?
Deeds accomplished in a greedy, jealous and delusioned mind are called—
Observance of precepts, donating, and doing well to others are examples of—
Which type of Kamma destroys all kinds of kamma and makes emancipation possible?
Who was a murderer dacoit that killed 999 persons but became an arhant in his last birth?
The harlot Amrapali attained which state following the path shown by Buddha?
Emperor Ashoka, who first became known as Candashoka, later earned fame as—
Why did the patricide king Ajatasattu undergo the sufferings of hell after death?
Consider the four-part division of Kamma in the Sangiti Sutta: Which of the following is correct?
Kamma accomplished by consciousness without greed, antipathy and delusion is called—
Which of the following prevails in unwholesome (Akusala) deeds?
Khema gifted three sweet cakes to which Bhikkhu, thereby earning virtue?
At the time of Gautama Buddha, Khema became the wife of which king?
In the example, the poor Bodhisattva who observed Uposath Sila and then died was reborn as—
Why did Moggallana, though an Arhant, have to tolerate ridicule physically in his last age?
Why did Devadatta have to suffer the pains of hell?
In which sutta of Majjhima Nikaya did Buddha tell Vacchagotta "Greed is bad and non-greed is good"?
According to the text, what happens if a good thought arises at the time of death despite a life of bad deeds?
According to the Mahavaccha sutta, which of the following did Buddha call good (Kusala)? Which of the following is correct?
Cullakamma Vibhanga Sutta is which number sutta of Majjhima Nikaya?
Who appeared before Buddha and asked why some humans are seen low and some better?
According to the Sutta, Buddha lived in the monastery of Anathapindika at—
According to the Sutta, what is the main cause of getting a short life?
According to the Sutta, why are some people born ugly?
According to the Sutta, being envious of others who attain fame and honour leads to birth in—
According to the Sutta, not being bounteous (not donating food, water or clothes) causes a person to become—
According to the Sutta, why are some people born in lower caste?
According to the Sutta, those who appear before a Samanera or Brahmin and ask what is good and bad are born with—
According to the Sutta, what is the only friend, shelter and protector of all beings?
Consider the following teachings of the Cullakamma Vibhanga Sutta: Which of the following is correct?
After hearing Buddha's explanation of Kammavada, what did Subha Manavaka do?
According to Buddhist Kammavada, what is the source of wholesome and unwholesome deeds?
According to this Kammavada, even what is considered a sin?
How many doors of Kamma are there?
Which of the following are the three doors of Kamma?
A Kamma whose result is bountiful and pleasure-giving to the doer and others is called—
A Kamma that is accomplished but is not result-oriented is called—
In which book is "Manopubbamgama dhamma" (Mind is fast among all dhammas) found?
Consider the following statements about the importance of Kammavada: Which of the following is correct?
Which law is considered in terms of the result of action?
Karmavada means— Which of the following is correct?
A donor, after worshipping the Triple Gem and saluting the Bhante, asked why some people are rich or poor, beautiful or ugly. The Bhante quoted the Buddha: "All beings are subject to their own actions. Action is the only friend of a being. Action is their only shelter. Action is the only protector. Action divides beings into high and low." Which book or sutta contains the subject matter referred to by the donor?
The Bhante quoted the Buddha: "All beings are subject to their own actions. Action is the only friend of a being. Action is their only shelter. Action is the only protector. Action divides beings into high and low." The subject matter of the Bhante's quotation is— Which of the following is correct?
According to Buddhism, 'kamma' refers to—
The verse "Cetanaham bhikkhave kammam vadami..." is included in which book?
The verse "Mano pubbangama dhamma..." is included in which book?
Arun Barua belongs to a respected noble family; because of this he feels proud, misbehaves with his classmates and does not show proper respect to his teachers. According to the textbook, such uppish/proud behaviour leads to rebirth in—
Dipta Barua often kicks dogs and cats and throws stones at them, injuring them, and does not listen to warnings. According to the textbook, the consequence of such torture of animals is rebirth—
What kind of action is causing division in the Buddhist Sangha considered to be?
Why did Maudgalyayana (Moggallana) have to endure physical abuse in his old age?
What is the result of wholesome action (kusala kamma)?
According to the text, what is the reason for being born in a poor family?
What is the general consequence of unwholesome action (akusala kamma)?