Eightfold Path of Buddhism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is the Eightfold Path called because it avoids extremes?
What is the Eightfold Path called because it avoids extremes?
The Middle Way
In which scripture did Buddha first teach the Eightfold Path?
In which scripture did Buddha first teach the Eightfold Path?
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Which two aspects belong to the Wisdom (Prajna) category?
Which two aspects belong to the Wisdom (Prajna) category?
Right Understanding & Right Intention
Which three aspects form Ethical Conduct (Sila)?
Which three aspects form Ethical Conduct (Sila)?
Speech, Action, Livelihood
Which aspects belong to Meditation (Samadhi)?
Which aspects belong to Meditation (Samadhi)?
Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration
What does Right Speech involve?
What does Right Speech involve?
Truthful, kind talk without gossip
What does Right Livelihood mean?
What does Right Livelihood mean?
Earning a living without harming others
What does Right Mindfulness involve?
What does Right Mindfulness involve?
Awareness of body, feelings, mind
What are the Three Poisons that the Eightfold Path removes?
What are the Three Poisons that the Eightfold Path removes?
Greed, hatred, ignorance
When did Emperor Ashoka embrace Buddhism and the Eightfold Path?
When did Emperor Ashoka embrace Buddhism and the Eightfold Path?
3rd century BCE
Who developed Engaged Buddhism during the Vietnam War?
Who developed Engaged Buddhism during the Vietnam War?
Thich Nhat Hanh
How is Right Livelihood applied in modern interpretations?
How is Right Livelihood applied in modern interpretations?
To critique exploitative economics