Q.1.
In Buddhism, what is the term used for the "supreme realization of the end of suffering"?

Nirvana in Buddhism means the end of suffering. Nirvana is a Sanskrit word that means “the blowing out.” In Buddhism, it is synonymous with the end of worldly desires.

Q.2.
How many percepts do Buddhists live by?

Buddhists are required to follow five precepts of life which are considered the five rules that take a person to the path of mortality.

Q.3.
How many "Noble Truths" does Buddhism have?

The teachings of Buddhism comprise of four noble truths, and all the four noble truths are centered on sufferings and the paths around them.

Q.4.
Who explained old age to Gautama Buddha?

Chana, the charioteer of Gautama Buddha, explained to him the sights of old, dead, and sick people when he was a prince. This explanation opened the door of enlightenment for the prince.

Q.5.
What is the other name by which Buddhism is known as?

Gautama Buddha rejected both severe asceticism and hedonism. According to him, the path to enlightenment was the life of non-attachment that he called the middle–way.

Q.6.
What was the birth name of Gautam Buddha?

Gautama Buddha, before attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, was prince Siddhartha who was born in the Shakya dynasty in Lumbini, now in Nepal.

Q.7.
In which country did Buddhism originate?

Buddhism originated in India with the teachings of Prince Siddhartha, who was born in Lumbini, now a district in Nepal. He later came to be worshipped as Gautama Buddha.

Q.8.
Meditation, in Buddhism, means quieting which mind?

Mediation in Buddhism means to calm the mind that is always restless, chattering, and busy by remaining still for a while and quieting the monkey mind.

Q.9.
What is the first step on the Eightfold Path?

Buddhism teaches you to view the world without being attached to it and not give any room to your needs and feelings.

Q.10.
The understanding of what is considered the center of Buddhism?

It was Prince Siddhartha’s quest to understand the suffering of people that led to the rise of Buddhism. Hence, it is considered the center of this religion.