New Questions and Ideas Test - 3

Samath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time.

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The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

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The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices.

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Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.

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The Buddha passed away at Kusinara.

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The Buddha taught that ‘Karma’ has no effect on our lives.

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The Jaina were supposed to lead luxurious lives.

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The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda.

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Upanishadic thinkers believed that the ‘atman’ and ‘brahman’ were ultimately one.

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The Buddha believed ‘tanha’ could be removed by following moderation in everything.

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Mahavira was a prince in the Sakya ‘gana’.

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The original name of the Buddha was Siddhartha.