Starter quiz
- In Buddhism, what is a statue or model of an enlightened being called?
- a deity
- a Buddharupa ✓
- a mudra
- an idol
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- What are the Jataka tales?
- famous tales about the past lives of the Buddha ✓
- famous tales about the life of Jesus
- famous tales found in the Old Testament
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- What keyword can be used to describe a strong believer?
- devolve
- devotion
- devotee ✓
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- Why do many Buddhists have Buddharupas at home?
- they help focus the mind when trying to sleep
- they help Buddhists remember to worship God
- they help focus the mind during meditation ✓
- they are a reminder of the Buddha's good qualities ✓
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- What offerings may be made to a Buddharupa during worship?
- incense ✓
- food ✓
- money
- flowers ✓
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- What can Buddhist devotees learn from the monkey king story in the Jataka tales?
- to be selfish
- to be courageous ✓
- to be wise ✓
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Exit quiz
- What kind of actions cause suffering and harm?
- skilful
- unskilful ✓
- neutral
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- What is the meaning of 'dependent origination'?
- virtues that have positive qualities
- actions which are rooted in generosity, compassion and understanding
- nothing is independent or without cause ✓
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- What are the four Brahmaviharas?
- loving-kindness ✓
- equanimity ✓
- compassion ✓
- sympathetic joy ✓
- ignorance
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- What type of actions can be challenging to develop?
- unskilful actions
- neutral actions
- skilful actions ✓
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Key learning points
- The Dhamma helps Buddhists to develop skilful actions and to avoid unskilful actions.
- Dependent origination means that nothing is dependent or without cause.
- Developing the four virtues (Brahmaviharas) is a skilful action.
Common misconception
Buddhists find it easy to develop skilful actions.
All Buddhists have to work at developing these skills.
Keywords
Dependent origination - nothing is independent or without cause
Brahmaviharas - four virtuous qualities that develop a peaceful and compassionate heart towards all beings
Skilful action - rooted in generosity, compassion and understanding
Unskilful action - rooted in craving, hatred and ignorance
Virtues - positive qualities
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