Vision of Liberation (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What does the term 'nirvana' literally mean in Buddhism?
What does the term 'nirvana' literally mean in Buddhism?
Extinguished
What three things are extinguished from the mind when someone achieves nirvana?
What three things are extinguished from the mind when someone achieves nirvana?
Greed, delusion & hatred
What did the Buddha realise after nearly dying from extreme fasting?
What did the Buddha realise after nearly dying from extreme fasting?
There must be a middle way
What does the title 'Buddha' mean?
What does the title 'Buddha' mean?
Enlightened or awakened one
According to the Four Noble Truths, what is identified as 'the problem'?
According to the Four Noble Truths, what is identified as 'the problem'?
Everyone suffers
What does the Pali term 'Dukkha' encompass beyond just suffering?
What does the Pali term 'Dukkha' encompass beyond just suffering?
Frustration, discomfort & stress
What are the root causes of suffering according to Buddhism?
What are the root causes of suffering according to Buddhism?
Desire & aversion
According to the Buddha, what do happiness and suffering fundamentally depend on?
According to the Buddha, what do happiness and suffering fundamentally depend on?
Our mind & perception
Where did the Buddha sit when he committed to practise meditation until discovering the truth?
Where did the Buddha sit when he committed to practise meditation until discovering the truth?
Under a Bodhi tree
What pattern does Buddhism describe regarding our relationship with desires?
What pattern does Buddhism describe regarding our relationship with desires?
Running after or running away from things
According to the Four Noble Truths, suffering comes from which three causes?
According to the Four Noble Truths, suffering comes from which three causes?
Attachment, aversion & ignorance