Important Facts About Buddhism
Important Facts About Buddhism
- What literature is the Buddha’s teachings structured into ? – Tripitaka
- Which Buddhist sect worships Buddha as a god ? – Mahayana sect
- During whose reign did Buddha visit the city of Kausambi ? – Udayan
- Which book is considered the Ramayana of Buddhism ? – Buddhacharitam
- The author of the Buddhacharitam is – Asvakosha.
- Which Ashoka inscription mentions that Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal ? – Lumbini Inscription in Rummini, Nepal
- What is the basic difference between Hinayana and Mahayana sects in Buddhism ? – God Worship
- In which art style are the most prominent images of Buddha ? – Gandhara art form
- In which artistic style was the first statue of Buddha created ? – Mathura Art Form
- Which event of the Buddha is considered a symbol of the “wheel” ? – His first teaching
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- Who was the one who wanted to become the head of the Buddhist Sangha during the time of Buddha ? – Devadatta
- During whose reign was Nalanda University built ? – During the Gupta period
- Where did the Buddha allow women to join the Buddhist Sangha? – Vaishali
- To which sect of Buddhism did Nagarjuna belong ? – Mahayana sect.
- Where is the world’s tallest “Shanti Stupa” (Peace Stupa) built? – Rajgirgam, Bihar
- Who erected the 80-foot tall statue of Buddha in Bodh Gaya ? – The Japanese
- Whom did Ashoka send to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism ? – His son Mahendra and daughter Sangamitra
- In which book are the names of Ashoka’s son and daughter mentioned ? – Mahavamsa, a Sri Lankan Buddhist text
- During whose reign did they first start worshipping Buddha as a god ? – Kanishka
- During whose reign , standing statues of Buddha were created ? – During the Kushan era
- Which Buddhist monk traveled to China ? – Nagarjuna
- Which Magadha king built the place called “Veluvana Mahaviharam” for the residence of the Buddha ? – Bimbisara
- Who is called the Asian Light ? – Buddha
- The first woman admitted to the Buddhist Sangha ? – Prajapati Gautami
- Where did Buddha spend his last days ? – Vaishali
- The largest Buddhist monastery in India is? – Tawang Monastery (Arunachal Pradesh)
- What is the turning of the Dharmacakra ? – Refers to the Buddha’s first teaching
- Buddha’s foster mother? – Prajapati Gautami
- What is the name of Buddha’s charioteer? – Sanna
- Buddha’s horse? – Gandaka
- Siddhartha’s maid? – Sujatha
- What was the last meal that Buddha ate before he died? – “Sukara Madhava” (It was made of milk and rice. Some texts mention it as pork curry)
- Who served the last meal to the Buddha before his death? – ‘Sunda Karmara’, a jeweler in Bhava
- The main disciples of the Buddha = Upala (the barber), Sutain (the humble), Ananda (Nanda)
| Conference | Year | Location | Leadership | King | Royal dynasty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | BC 483 | Rajagriga | Mahakasabha | Ajatasatru | Haryana Dynasty |
| Second | BC 383 | Vaishali | Sabagami | Kalashokar | Sisunaga Dynasty |
| Third | BC 246 / 250 | Pataliputra | The Upagupta Buddhadisha of Mohali | Ashoka | Mauryan Dynasty |
| Fourth | BC 100 | Kundal Forest of Kashmir | Vasumitra and Ashvagosha | Kanishka | Kushana Dynasty |
Buddhism Sects
| Hinayana (Theravada) | Mahayana | Vajrayana |
|---|---|---|
| Hinayana means the lesser path and Theravada means the doctrine of the elders. | It means the great path. This section was created by Nagarjuna. | It means the lightning vehicle. Vajrayana (Diamond Vehicle) is also known as Mantrayana and Tantrayana. |
| Its scriptures are in the Pali language. | Its scriptures are in Sanskrit. | High-level sign language (sign language) |
| This is a traditional school. Theravada is the original school of Buddhist philosophy. | It is a diverse school of Buddhist philosophy. It consists of two main philosophical schools: Madhyamika & Yogacara. | It was adopted in eastern India in the 8th century and established in Tibet in the 11th century. |
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