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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bc | What are the practices of Buddhism based on? | teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bd | Where did the Buddha live? | present-day Nepal | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56cff91b234ae51400d9c1be | How do Buddhists believe their suffering can be ended? | through the direct understanding and perception of dependent origination and the Four Noble Truths | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bf | What did the Buddha teach should be given up to end suffering? | ignorance and craving | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0c933234ae51400d9c43c | What type of religion is Buddhism? | nontheistic religion | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0c933234ae51400d9c43d | Who's teaching is Buddhism based upon? | Gautama Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0c933234ae51400d9c43e | When was Buddha alive? | between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0c933234ae51400d9c43f | Where did Buddha reside when he was alive? | present-day Nepal | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0d6db17492d1400aab662 | Who's teachings is Buddhism based upon? | Gautama Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0d6db17492d1400aab663 | Where was Buddha thought to live? | Nepal | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d0d6db17492d1400aab664 | When approximately was Buddha alive? | sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020cd | Buddhism is based on the teaching of who? | Gautama Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020cf | How many noble truths are there? | 4 | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020d0 | Buddha was part of what subcontinent? | Indian | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020d1 | Who is "the awakened one" | Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (\"the awakened one\"). Accordin... |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c5 | What are the two major branches of Buddhism? | Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle") | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c6 | What is sometimes viewed as the third branch of Buddhism? | Vajrayana | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c7 | Where does Theravada have the largest following? | Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c8 | Mahayana includes which practices of Buddhism? | Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon, and Tiantai (Tendai) | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c9 | What is the estimated number of Buddhists in the world? | 488 million[web 1] and 535 million | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56d0e08817492d1400aab66d | Which branch practices the teachings of Zen? | Mahayana | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56d0e08817492d1400aab66e | What minor branch is sometimes attributed to Mahayana? | Vajrayana | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020de | What kind of teachings does Tibetan Buddhism preserve? | Vajrayana | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020e0 | Vajrayana is attributed to who? | Indian siddhas | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020e1 | Theravada means what? | The School of the Elders | [
"Buddhism\n\nTwo major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widesprea... |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1d9 | What is the goal of Theravada Buddhism? | the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1da | How is Nirvana achieved? | practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way) | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1db | What is the bodhisattva path? | a state wherein one remains in this cycle to help other beings reach awakening | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1dc | What is the goal of Tibetan Buddhism? | Buddhahood or rainbow body | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d0e19c17492d1400aab676 | How is Nirvana attained? | by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f3 | In what buddhism is the goal a state of nirvana? | Theravada | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f4 | What buddhism has a goal of Buddhahood or rainbow body? | Tibetan | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f5 | The Noble Eightfold Path is also known as what? | the Middle Way | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f6 | Mahayana aspires to Buddhahood through what path? | bodhisattva | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f7 | Theravada escapes what cycle? | suffering and rebirth | [
"Buddhism\n\nIn Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva... |
56d07602234ae51400d9c2f4 | What are the Three Jewels of the Buddhist tradition? | the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community) | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d07602234ae51400d9c2f5 | What is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds of Buddhism? | cultivation of higher wisdom and discernment | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d0e34017492d1400aab682 | What other practices do Buddhists adhere to? | Ten Meritorious Deeds | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d0e34017492d1400aab683 | What is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds? | renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d1be69e7d4791d009020fe | Buddhism denies what kind of deity? | creator | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d1be69e7d4791d009020ff | Of the Ten Meritorious Deeds, giving charity reduces what? | greediness | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d1be69e7d4791d00902101 | Invocation of buddhas and bodhisattvas is in what tradition? | Mahayana | [
"Buddhism\n\nBuddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The fou... |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2f8 | The Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada is attributed to who? | Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2f9 | What are some other biographies that differ from the Jataka tales? | Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2fa | What do scholars recognize about the life of the Buddha? | Most accept that he lived, taught and founded a monastic order | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab689 | When was the Buddhagohosa written? | 5th century CE | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab68a | What is one of the earlier biographies on Buddhism? | the Buddhacarita | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab68c | Who founded a monastic order in his life? | Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d0090211f | Scholars do not make claims without evidence about who's life? | Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d00902120 | Most accept that Buddha lived and taught in what type of order? | monastic | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d00902121 | The Jataka tales of the Theravada happened in what century? | 5th ce | [
"Buddhism\n\nThis narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to ... |
56d077d6234ae51400d9c2fe | Who said "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death."? | Michael Carrithers | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b5 | What are some of the outlines of life? | birth, maturity, renunciation | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b6 | Who wrote a biography of Buddha? | Karen Armstrong | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b8 | What do some say is Buddha's real name? | Siddhatta Gotama | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b9 | What are the helpers called that helped Buddha? | disciples | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d1c3cae7d4791d0090212b | Who believes "the outline of the life must be true" in reference to Buddha? | Michael Carrithers | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d1c3cae7d4791d0090212c | Karen Armstrong wrote a biography on who? | the Buddha | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d1c3cae7d4791d0090212d | Karen Armstrong has said that we can be confident who existed? | Siddhatta Gotama | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, \"the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death.\" In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, \"It is obvio... |
56d07874234ae51400d9c300 | According to early texts, when was Siddhārtha Gautama born? | fifth century BCE | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d07874234ae51400d9c301 | According to early texts, where was Siddhārtha Gautama born? | in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d07874234ae51400d9c302 | What type of community was Siddhārtha Gautama raised in? | It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or an oligarchy, in which case his father was an oligarch. | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6bf | Where was Siddhārtha Gautama born? | the northeastern Indian subcontinent | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c0 | When did Siddhārtha Gautama live? | fifth century BCE | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c1 | What size was Siddhārtha Gautama's birthplace? | a small republic | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c2 | Where did we find proof of his existence? | early texts | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0fa6417492d1400aab6c3 | What was most likely Siddhārtha Gautama's father? | an oligarchy | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d1c49ce7d4791d00902139 | Who was born in a northeastern part of India/ | Siddhārtha Gautama | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d1c49ce7d4791d0090213b | If Siddhartha lived in a small republic, his father would have been a what? | elected chieftain | [
"Buddhism\n\nThe evidence of the early texts suggests that Siddhārtha Gautama was born in a community that was on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the northeastern Indian subcontinent in the fifth century BCE. It was either a small republic, in which case his father was an elected chieftain, or... |
56d0791d234ae51400d9c306 | What was the name of the astrologer who visited Prince Gautama's father? | Asita | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d0791d234ae51400d9c307 | What was the prediction made by Asita? | Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d0791d234ae51400d9c308 | According to Asita, how would Siddhartha decide which path to take in life? | depending on whether he saw what life was like outside the palace walls | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d3 | What was the occupation of the person who visited Gautama? | an astrologer | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d4 | What was the name of his father? | Suddhodana | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d0fb0717492d1400aab6d5 | What was Buddha predicted to become contrary with his life as we know it? | a great king | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d1c549e7d4791d00902149 | What was the name of the astrologer that visited Gautama's father? | Asita | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d1c549e7d4791d0090214a | What is Gautama's fathers name? | Suddhodana | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d1c549e7d4791d0090214b | Asita prophesied that Siddhartha would be a kind or a what? | holy man | [
"Buddhism\n\nAccording to this narrative, shortly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an astrologer named Asita visited the young prince's father, Suddhodana, and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what li... |
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30c | What did Śuddhodana do to ensure that his son became a king instead of a holy man? | prevented him from leaving the palace grounds | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30d | How old was Gautama when he first left the palace grounds? | 29 | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30e | What happened when Gautama left the palace grounds? | he learned of the suffering of ordinary people | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d079e1234ae51400d9c30f | What are the four sights in Buddhism? | encountering an old man, a sick man, a corpse and, finally, an ascetic holy man | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d0fbb717492d1400aab6e1 | What did Buddha's father want him to become? | a king | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d0fbb717492d1400aab6e3 | By what age was he venturing outside? | 29 | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d0fbb717492d1400aab6e4 | What were his first four encounters called? | the four sights | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d0fbb717492d1400aab6e5 | What did Gautama do after learning about the outside world? | abandon royal life | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d1c664e7d4791d00902151 | Suddhodana wanted his son to become what? | a king | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d1c664e7d4791d00902152 | At what age did Gautama venture out from the palace area? | 29 | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d1c664e7d4791d00902153 | How many "sights" did Gautama have that are well known? | four | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d1c664e7d4791d00902154 | Gautama encountered an old man, a sick man, a holy man, and a what? | corpse | [
"Buddhism\n\nŚuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the four sights—he learned of the sufferi... |
56d08581234ae51400d9c33a | What was the first thing Gautama did on his spiritual quest? | went to study with famous religious teachers of the day | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d08581234ae51400d9c33b | What is the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification called? | the Middle Way | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d08581234ae51400d9c33c | What are some of the practices Gautama underwent on his quest? | prolonged fasting, breath-holding, and exposure to pain | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6eb | What was the first skill Gautama learnt? | meditation | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ec | What almost killed Gautama in his pursuit? | asceticism | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ee | What did he receive from the locals that changed his approach? | milk and rice | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d0fc6417492d1400aab6ef | What is the path of moderation called he followed? | Middle Way | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d1c755e7d4791d00902179 | Gautama didn't like the religious teaching he initially found because of why? | they did not provide a permanent end to suffering | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d1c755e7d4791d0090217b | What did Gautama accept from a village girl? | milk and rice | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
56d1c755e7d4791d0090217c | Gautama devoted himself to what type of meditation? | anapanasati | [
"Buddhism\n\nGautama first went to study with famous religious teachers of the day, and mastered the meditative attainments they taught. But he found that they did not provide a permanent end to suffering, so he continued his quest. He next attempted an extreme asceticism, which was a religious pursuit common among... |
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