Starter quiz
- What does the title 'Buddha' mean?
- a mythical person
- an enlightened person ✓
- a spiritual leader
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- What was the impact of the Four Sights on Siddhartha Gautama?
- he decided to become a ruler to help others
- he began a journey to understand the nature of suffering ✓
- he wanted to avoid experiencing pain at all costs
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- Why did King Suddhodana try to shield Siddhartha from the outside world?
- to protect him from illnesses spreading outside the palace
- to ensure he remained focused on his royal duties ✓
- to encourage him to be curious about the world
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- Which of these is not one of the Four Sights Siddhartha saw?
- a dead body
- a sick man
- a blind man ✓
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- The Four Sights helped Siddhartha realise the truth about ______.
- 'suffering' ✓
- The Middle Way teaches Buddhists to avoid ______ and seek balance.
- 'extremes' ✓
Exit quiz
- What is the meaning of the term ‘Dhamma’ in Buddhism?
- the teachings of the Buddha ✓
- a universal law of physics
- a sacred place of worship
- the material possessions of a Buddhist monk
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- Which of the following is not included in the Three Refuges?
- the Sangha
- the Dhamma
- the Buddha
- the Eightfold Path ✓
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- How does the Dhamma influence Buddhists today?
- it encourages Buddhists to meditate and reduce suffering ✓
- it teaches Buddhists to seek wealth and possessions
- it inspires Buddhists to avoid helping others
- it requires Buddhists to avoid all modern activities
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- The Three Refuges include the Buddha, the Dhamma and the ______.
- 'Sangha' ✓
- Dhamma is central to Buddhism because it aims to reduce ______.
- 'dukkha' ✓
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Key learning points
- Dhamma has a variety of meanings depending on its context.
- It is a central Buddhist belief and Buddhists may believe that it upholds natural order.
- Dhamma is based upon the actions and teachings of the Buddha, which Buddhists are encouraged to follow.
- These teachings were later written down and are now also known as the Dhamma.
Common misconception
Dhamma or Dharma has the same meaning for all dharmic worldviews.
In Buddhism, Dhamma refers to the teachings of the Buddha.
Keywords
Dhamma - the teachings of the Buddha
Dukkha - a belief that all life includes suffering and unsatisfactoriness
Refuge - safety or shelter from difficulty or danger
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