Buddhism & Jainism – 3

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Welcome to your Buddhism & Jainism-3

1. 
Under which tree did Buddha attain enlightenment?

2. 
Who was the charioteer who accompanied Siddhartha during his departure from the palace?

3. 
Which Buddhist council is traditionally associated with the recitation of Buddha's teachings by Ananda and the monastic rules by Upali?

4. 
Who presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council held in Kashmir during Kanishka's reign?

5. 
Who was the wife of Siddhartha before his renunciation?

6. 
Who was the first woman traditionally admitted to the Buddhist monastic order?

7. 
Where did Gautama Buddha attain Parinibbana?

8. 
Which symbol represents the birth of Gautama Buddha ?

9. 
Which term refers to a lay male follower of Buddhism?

10. 
The Bodhi Tree symbolises which important event in Buddha's life?

11. 
What is the Buddhist term for the Great Renunciation?

12. 
Who presided over the Third Buddhist Council?

13. 
Which Buddhist literary work is associated with Ashvaghosha?

14. 
Which five disciples are traditionally associated with Buddha's first sermon?

15. 
At what age did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment ?

16. 
Which of the following was a major centre associated with the Jain tradition and the famous statue of Gomateshwara?

17. 
What is the traditional name for Buddha's first sermon?

18. 
Which ruler of Kosala was a contemporary and supporter of Buddha?

19. 
Who was the president of the Second Buddhist Council?

20. 
Which Rashtrakuta ruler was a noted patron of literature and Jain traditions?

21. 
Which of the following correctly represents the three pillars of Buddhism?

22. 
How many Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddhist teaching?

23. 
Which animal symbol represents the Great Renunciation of Gautama Buddha?

24. 
Which Buddhist school is especially associated with the philosophy of Shunyata, or emptiness?

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