Sacred Texts and Writings (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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How were Buddhist teachings first preserved before being written down?
How were Buddhist teachings first preserved before being written down?
Through oral tradition and memorisation
What does the term 'Tripitaka' literally mean?
What does the term 'Tripitaka' literally mean?
Three baskets
Which Buddhist tradition accepts only the Tripitaka as authoritative?
Which Buddhist tradition accepts only the Tripitaka as authoritative?
Theravada Buddhism
In which language was the Tripitaka originally written down?
In which language was the Tripitaka originally written down?
Pali
Which 'basket' of the Tripitaka contains the Buddha's actual sermons?
Which 'basket' of the Tripitaka contains the Buddha's actual sermons?
Sutta Pitaka
What is a key Mahayana belief about Buddhist teachings?
What is a key Mahayana belief about Buddhist teachings?
Teachings continue after Buddha's death
What is the key teaching of the Lotus Sutra?
What is the key teaching of the Lotus Sutra?
All people can reach enlightenment
What is the actual Tibetan name for the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
What is the actual Tibetan name for the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
Bardo Thodol
When was the Tripitaka written down in Sri Lanka?
When was the Tripitaka written down in Sri Lanka?
2nd century BCE
Which part of the Tripitaka is NOT directly from the Buddha himself?
Which part of the Tripitaka is NOT directly from the Buddha himself?
Abhidharmapitaka