Punjab State Board PSEB 12th Class Religion Book Solutions Chapter 7 Ashta Marga of Buddhism Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.
PSEB Solutions for Class 12 Religion Chapter 7 Ashta Marga of Buddhism
Long Answer Type Questions:
Examine critically the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
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Explain Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
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Explain the Four Social Virtues of Buddhism.
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What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? Explain.
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Describe the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
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Write about the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
Answer:
The Four Noble Truths form the basis of Buddhism. These truths had been acquired by Lord Buddha through his own life’s experience. These Four Noble Truths are philosophy in themselves. These are also called the Four Aryan Truths because they are immortal and are based on truth. Lord Buddha was of the belief that man could get permanent relief from his sorrows if he tread on them and could attain Nirvana. To follow these, man does not necessarily have to be a priest and do not need to indulge in other formal rituals. Leading a pious life is its basic foundation.
The Four Noble Truths are as follows :
1. Life is full of suffering.
2. There is a cause of suffering.
3. Sufferings can be stopped.
4. There is a way to stop sufferings.
1. Life is full of Sufferings: According to Lord Buddha, suffering is the first and absolute truth. No person can deny that this life is full of suffering. Any person who takes birth in the world is bound to suffer from the disease, old age and death. It is great suffering. Besides these, there are several other sufferings faced by man. As an example, if a man does not achieve what he desires, he is depressed. Some are distressed because of poverty while some others suffer even when they are rich because they desire more riches.
Some suffer because they do not have children while others suffer because they have too many children. If some one is hungry, he is distressed and on 147 the other hand, overeating also causes suffering. Some are distressed on being separated from a beloved while some suffer when they see the face of their enemy.
What man considers happiness is actually the cause of suffering because happiness is short lived. Infact suffering is an important part of one’s life. It accompanies man from birth till death. According to Lord Buddha, the death is not the end to sufferings because death is not the end of life. It is just the end of the story. Old virtues are attached to new life. In brief, life is a long journey of sufferings.
2. There is a Cause of Sufferings : The second Noble Truth of Lord Buddha is that there is a cause of sufferings. Each incident has one or the other reason. It is not possible that there is no reason for any incident. Each incident is related to a past event or circumstances due to the presence of which it occurs and due to the absence of which it does not occur. There is no consequence without a cause. Now the question arises as to what is the cause of human suffering.
According to Lord Buddha desire and illiteracy are the main sources of all sufferings. It is because of desire that we take birth again and again and suffer a lot. Desire is the cause of suffering because where there is desire, there the human being is unsatisfied. If he is satisfied, then there is no desire.
There is desire throughout life. It does not die even after death and through the next birth it rejuvenates itself with double effort. This desire is of three kinds
- desire to enjoy
- desire to live
- desire to undo. Illiteracy employs lack of knowledge.
It is for this reason that man remains gripped in the vicious cycle of transmigration and there is no end to his sufferings. It is lack of knowledge that man supposes this life, world, wealth and family as permanent whereas all this is mortal. Whatever takes birth, dies one day.
3. Sufferings can be Stopped : The third Noble Truth is that these sufferings can be stopped. There is no doubt about the fact that the sufferings of life are based on the harsh realities. But it does not mean that Buddhist philosophy is pessimistic. Actually this acts like a lamp for a suffering man. It says that sufferings.can be stopped. As mentioned above, every suffering has a cause. If one can overcome these causes, then one can obtain freedom from all sufferings.
The main cause for desire is suffering. If one can get rid of desire completely one can get rid of one’s sufferings. To put an end to desire means to put an end to one’s lusts and greed. By doing so, man can obtain freedom from all his sufferings and attain salvation.
4. There is a way to stop Sufferings : The fourth Noble Truth of Lord Buddha is that there is a way to stop sufferings. According to him, both Pravirti (the path of consumption) and Nivriti (the path of ascetism) are incorrect because they are based on extremes. According to the path of Pravriti a man should not kill his desires, rather he should fulfil them. According to Buddha, the fulfilment of desires does not put an end to it, rather it increases day by day. Each fulfilment of desires acts like adding fuel to fire. Desires only lead to the attainment of temporary happiness which only leads to sufferings in turn.
On the other hand, according to the path of Nivriti, man has to suppress his desires. According to Lord Buddha, the suppression of desires does not mean that desires stop following man. They keep boiling inside and blaze out when given an opportunity. Besides this, the suppression of desires leads to several mental and physical sufferings.
Hence Lord Buddha has called both the paths incorrect. He has propagated in favour of the adoption of the Middle Path. By treading on the Middle Path, the desires slowly come under one’s control and one acquires extreme peace. Lord Buddha’s Middle Path is based on the eight virtues for which reason, it is also called the Ashta Marga.
These eight virtues are
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration.
In brief, man can acquire freedom from sufferings by following the Middle Path and can attain salvation. Harbans Singh and L.M. Joshi have rightly remarked, “The four holy truths thus teach that there is suffering and that there is a way leading beyond suffering.”
Question 2.
Describe the Ashta Marga of Buddhism.
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Examine critically the Ashtang Marga of Buddhism.
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“Basic teachings of Buddhism are incorperated in Ashtang Marga. Elucidate.
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Discuss in brief but meaningful Ashta Marga of Lord Buddha.
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“Ashta Marga is the key to Buddhism.” Elucidate.
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Discuss the Ashtang Marga of Buddhism.
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In Buddhism the key to way of life is middle way which is realized through Ashtang Marga. Explain.
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Discuss in detail the Ashtang Marga.
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Write about the Ashtang Marga in Buddhism.
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Which way has been told by Lord Buddha to stop sufferings? Explain its features and importance.
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What do you know about Madhya Marga in Buddhism.
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Ashta Marga is the basis of Buddhist ethics.
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Write a note on Ashta Marga of Buddhism.
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Write a detailed note on the Ashta Marga of Buddhism.
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Write about the Ashtang Marga of Buddhism.
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Describe the Middle Path of Buddhism.
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What is the meaning of Ashta Marga? Answer in brief.
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Describe the way of Nirvana according to Buddhism.
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Explain briefly about Ashta Marga.
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What is Ashtang Marga of Buddhism? Discuss.
Answer:
Lord Buddha inspired people to follow the Eightfold Path to obtain peace by putting an end to sufferings, acquisition of wisdom, knowledge and attainment of Nirvana. According to him, both the paths of consumption and asceticism Eire incorrect because they are based on extremes. A life spent in great luxury or spent in great deprivation are both painful and futile. Lord Buddha had seen both, the aspects of worldly consumption and hard meditation in his lifetime.
He said that one could not overcome one’s desires by following any of these paths. One should overcome desires with control. Hence, Lord Buddha discovered the Eightfold Path. Because it is the way between the two extremes, hence it is also called the Middle Path. This path tells us how we should lead our moral and religious life. The following are the eight paths
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration.
1. Right View: Right View 14 the foundation of moral life. It is also called the true knowledge. If man’s ideas are incorrect, then his life is surrounded by sufferings. He can never attain salvation and keep wandering in the cycle of transmigration. Lack of knowledge is responsible for this. According to Lord Buddha, belief in the Four Nobel Truths is the true belief because it opens the path to put an end to the sufferings.
2. Right Intention: According to Lord Buddha, man’s character should be honest. Determination to perform good deeds is called true character. Man should always stay away from worldly pleasures. He should lead a life in the world in a manner just as the lotus grows in a puddle of mud. Man should adopt a feeling of kindness and non-violence towards others.
3. Right Speech : According to Lord Buddha, man’s speech should always be honest and sweet. Words should be such that they should not hurt other’s feelings. Even while punishing a criminal, we should observe respect towards him. We should stay away from all kinds of lies, criticism, insult and wrong testimony. Sweet words render peace to the heart on one hand, and mutual love among men on the other.
4. Right Action : Right Action means to perform the right deeds. According to Lord Buddha, there are two kinds of deeds (a) evil deeds (6) pious deeds. Those deeds which cause man to take a rebirth are called evil deeds. Whereas those deeds which help a man to get relief from the cycle of transmigration are called pious deeds. Lord Buddha emphasises on sacred deeds by following Ahimsa, not indulging in stealing, speaking the truth, not consuming intoxicants and escape sexual pleasures. Following these four pious truths is the foundation of pious,Jdeeds.
5. Right Livelihood : Lord Buddha has emphasised upon Right Livelihood. He believed that one should earn one’s livelihood honestly. We should not earn such a livelihood which employs the use of betrayal, violence, stealing and corruption etc. The trade of weapons, intoxicants, flesh and humans are not means to earn the Right Livelihood because they are the cause of all human sufferings.
6. Right Effort: Right Effort helps to control the rise of vices. It means that the evil thoughts that rise in a man’s heart should be brought to an end and the mind should be taken in the right direction. According to Lord Buddha one should always cross-examine one’s mind and should always be alert towards one’s thoughts. A moment’s carelessness can cause an evil thought to enter our mind and man can fall into the pit of vices. Hence we should introspect our vices and should put in an effort to generate good thoughts.
7. Right Mindfulness : Right Mindfulness is the foundation of Buddhist yoga and dhyana. It means that one should be mindful towards the actions of one’s body and heart. If mindfulness is right, good thoughts and good behaviour flourish on their own. According to Lord Buddha, man should always observe the four sacred truths. He should be alert towards physical insanctity and mental vices.
8. Right Concentration : According to Lord Buddha right concentration can help a man attain salvation. Hence, he has emphasised on Right Concentration (samadhi). Hence, it is important to transcend four stages. In the first stage, man should keep one’s heart pure and should always be occupied in concentration, to acquire happiness. In the second stage, all the doubts of man are cleared and he experiences inner peace and happiness.
In the third stage, pleasure comes to an end and the heart rises above all happiness and suffering. This is called nirvikar dhyana. There is nothing left in the fourth stage and the living being reaches the zero stage i.e. it attains Nirvana. This is the last stage of concentration. Dr. S.B. Shastri has aptly remarked “This noble Eightfold path forms the keynote of Buddha’s teachings for emancipating oneself from the ills of life.”
Question 3.
Which are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? Describe Ashta Marga.
Or
Discuss in brief but meaningful the Ashtang Marga and Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
Answer:
(a) Four Noble Truths : The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are as follows :
- Life is full of sufferings.
- There is a cause of sufferings.
- Sufferings can be stopped.
- There is a way to stop sufferings.
Lord Buddha inspired people to follow the Eightfold Path to obtain peace by putting an end to sufferings, acquisition of wisdom, knowledge and attainment of Nirvana. According to him, both the paths of consumption and asceticism Eire incorrect because they are based on extremes. A life spent in great luxury or spent in great deprivation are both painful and futile. Lord Buddha had seen both, the aspects of worldly consumption and hard meditation in his lifetime.
He said that one could not overcome one’s desires by following any of these paths. One should overcome desires with control. Hence, Lord Buddha discovered the Eightfold Path. Because it is the way between the two extremes, hence it is also called the Middle Path. This path tells us how we should lead our moral and religious life. The following are the eight paths
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration.
1. Right View: Right View 14 the foundation of moral life. It is also called the true knowledge. If man’s ideas are incorrect, then his life is surrounded by sufferings. He can never attain salvation and keep wandering in the cycle of transmigration. Lack of knowledge is responsible for this. According to Lord Buddha, belief in the Four Nobel Truths is the true belief because it opens the path to put an end to the sufferings.
2. Right Intention: According to Lord Buddha, man’s character should be honest. Determination to perform good deeds is called true character. Man should always stay away from worldly pleasures. He should lead a life in the world in a manner just as the lotus grows in a puddle of mud. Man should adopt a feeling of kindness and non-violence towards others.
3. Right Speech : According to Lord Buddha, man’s speech should always be honest and sweet. Words should be such that they should not hurt other’s feelings. Even while punishing a criminal, we should observe respect towards him. We should stay away from all kinds of lies, criticism, insult and wrong testimony. Sweet words render peace to the heart on one hand, and mutual love among men on the other.
4. Right Action : Right Action means to perform the right deeds. According to Lord Buddha, there are two kinds of deeds (a) evil deeds (6) pious deeds. Those deeds which cause man to take a rebirth are called evil deeds. Whereas those deeds which help a man to get relief from the cycle of transmigration are called pious deeds. Lord Buddha emphasises on sacred deeds by following Ahimsa, not indulging in stealing, speaking the truth, not consuming intoxicants and escape sexual pleasures. Following these four pious truths is the foundation of pious,Jdeeds.
5. Right Livelihood : Lord Buddha has emphasised upon Right Livelihood. He believed that one should earn one’s livelihood honestly. We should not earn such a livelihood which employs the use of betrayal, violence, stealing and corruption etc. The trade of weapons, intoxicants, flesh and humans are not means to earn the Right Livelihood because they are the cause of all human sufferings.
6. Right Effort: Right Effort helps to control the rise of vices. It means that the evil thoughts that rise in a man’s heart should be brought to an end and the mind should be taken in the right direction. According to Lord Buddha one should always cross-examine one’s mind and should always be alert towards one’s thoughts. A moment’s carelessness can cause an evil thought to enter our mind and man can fall into the pit of vices. Hence we should introspect our vices and should put in an effort to generate good thoughts.
7. Right Mindfulness : Right Mindfulness is the foundation of Buddhist yoga and dhyana. It means that one should be mindful towards the actions of one’s body and heart. If mindfulness is right, good thoughts and good behaviour flourish on their own. According to Lord Buddha, man should always observe the four sacred truths. He should be alert towards physical insanctity and mental vices.
8. Right Concentration : According to Lord Buddha right concentration can help a man attain salvation. Hence, he has emphasised on Right Concentration (samadhi). Hence, it is important to transcend four stages. In the first stage, man should keep one’s heart pure and should always be occupied in concentration, to acquire happiness. In the second stage, all the doubts of man are cleared and he experiences inner peace and happiness. In the third stage, pleasure comes to an end and the heart rises above all happiness and suffering. This is called nirvikar dhyana.
There is nothing left in the fourth stage and the living being reaches the zero stage i.e. it attains Nirvana. This is the last stage of concentration. Dr. S.B. Shastri has aptly remarked, “This noble Eightfold path forms the keynote of Buddha’s teachings for emancipating oneself from the ills of life.”
Short Answer Type Questions (Type-1):
Question 1.
What do you know about Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
Or
Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
Answer:
The core of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths or Arya Satyas.
- The world is full of sorrows. Birth, illness, old age and death are the chief causes of sorrow,
- Desires and attachment are the causes of sorrows. Due to these desires man is caught in the cycle of birth and death,
- Desires or sorrows can be ended.
- Desires can be overcome by following the Eightfold Path.
Question 2.
Eightfold Path or Middle Path.
Answer:
Mahatma Buddha guided the people to follow the eightfold path to attain mokhsa. This path was called Madhya Marga because it is the middle path between meditation and worldly affairs. The Eightfold path includes
- Right Action
- Right Thought
- Right Belief
- Right Living
- Right Speech
- Right Efforts
- Right Recollection
- Right Meditation.
Short Answer Type Questions (Type-2):
Question 1.
What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
Answer:
The Four Noble Truths form the basis of Buddhism. These truths had been acquired by Lord Buddha through his own life’s experience. These Four Noble Truths are a philosophy in themselves. These are also called the Four Aryan Truths because they are immortal and are based on truth. Lord Buddha was of the belief that man could get a permanent relief from his sorrows if he tread on them and could attain Nirvana. To follow these, man do not necessarily have to be a priest and do not need to indulge in other formal rituals. Leading a pious life is its basic foundation.
The Four Noble Truths are as follows :
- Life is full of sufferings.
- There is a cause of sufferings.
- Sufferings can be stopped.
- There is a way to stop sufferings.
Question 2.
According to Lord Buddha is life full of sufferings?
Answer:
According to Lord Buddha, suffering is the first and absolute truth. No person can deny that this life is full of sufferings. Any person who takes birth in the world is bound to suffer from disease, old age and death. It is a great suffering. Besides these, there are several other sufferings faced by man,
As an example, if a man does not achieve what he desires, he is depressed. Some are distressed because of poverty while some others suffer even when they are rich because they desire more riches. Some suffer because they do not have children while others, suffer because.they have too many children.
If some one is hungry, he is distressed and on the other hand, overeating also causes suffering. Some are distressed on beirig separated from a beloved while some suffer when they see the face of their enemy. What man considers happiness is actually the cause of suffering because happiness is short lived. Infact suffering is an important part of one’s life. It accompanies man from birth till death. According to Lord Buddha, the death is not the end to sufferings because death is not the end of life. It is just the end of the story. Old virtues are attached to new life. In brief, life is a long journey of sufferings.
Question 3.
According to Lord Buddha is there a cause of sufferings?
Answer:
The second Noble Truth of Lord Buddha is that there is a cause of sufferings. Each incident has one or the other reason. It is not possible that there is no reason for any incident. Each incident is related to a past event or circumstances due to the presence of which it occurs and due to the absence of which it does not occur. There is no consequence without a cause. Now the question arises as to what is the cause of human suffering.
According to Lord Buddha desire and illiteracy are the main sources of all sufferings. It is because of desire that we take birth again and again and suffer a lot. Desire is the cause of suffering because where there is desire, there the human being is unsatisfied. If he is satisfied, then there is no desire. There is desire throughout life. It does not die even after death and through the next birth it rejuvenates itself with double effort. This desire is of three kinds
- desire to enjoy
- desire to live
- desire to undo.
Illiteracy employs lack of knowledge. It is for this reason that man remains gripped in the vicious circle of transmigration and there is no end to his sufferings. It is lack of knowledge that man supposes this life, world, wealth and family as permanent whereas all this is mortal. Whatever takes birth, dies one day.
Question 4.
According to Lord Buddha can sufferings be stopped?
Answer:
The third Noble Truth is that these sufferings can be stopped. There is no doubt about the fact that the sufferings of life are based on the harsh realities. But it does not mean that Buddhist philosophy is pessimistic. Actually this acts like a lamp for a suffering man. It says that sufferings can be stopped. As mentioned above, every suffering has a cause. If one can overcome these causes, then one can obtain freedom from all sufferings. The main cause for desire is suffering. If one can get rid of desire completely one can get rid of one’s sufferings. To put an end to desire means to put an end to one’s lusts and greed. By doing so, man can obtain freedom from all his sufferings and attain salvation.
Question 5.
According to Lord Buddha is there a way to stop sufferings?
Answer:
The fourth Noble Truth of Lord Buddha is that there is a way to stop sufferings. According to him, both Pravirti (the path of consumption) and Nivriti (the path of ascetism) are incorrect because they are based on extremes. According to the path of Pravriti a man should not kill his desires, rather he should fulfil them. According to Buddha, the fulfilment of desires does not put an end to it, rather it increases day by day.
Each fulfilment of desires acts like adding fuel to fire. Dfesires only lead to the attainment of temporary happiness which only leads to sufferings in turn. On the other hand, according to the path of Nivriti, man has to suppress his desires. According to Lord Buddha, the suppression of desires does not mean that desires stop following man.
They keep boiling inside and blaze out when given an opportunity. Besides this, the suppression of desires leads to several mental and physical sufferings. Hence Lord Buddha has called both the paths incorrect. He has propagated in favour of the adoption of the Middle Path. By treading on the Middle Path, the desires slowly come under one’s control and one acquires extreme peace. Lord Buddha’s Middle Path is based on the eight virtues for which reason, it is also called the Ashta Marga.
These eight virtues are
- Right View
- Right Intention
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration.
Question 6.
What do you understand by Middle Path or Eightfold Path of Lord Buddha?
Or
What is the Astha Marga of Buddhism? Elucidate.
Or
What is Ashtang Marga of Buddhism?
Answer:
Lord Buddha preached that men should tread on the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is also called the Middle Path because it was the path in between strict penance and a luxurious life. The following were the principles of the Eightfold Path :
- Right Action : Man should perform pious deeds. He should keep away from stealing, luxury and killing of creatures. He should love all mankind.
- Right Thought: All men should have the right thoughts. They should keep away from all worldly evils and futile customs and traditions.
- Right Belief : Man should have a strong belief that by sacrificing all his desires he can put an end to all his sufferings. They should not deviate from the Eightfold Path.
- Right Living : All men should have the right living. They should not indulge in unscrupulous activities.
- Right Speech: Man’s speech should be pious and sweet. He should not criticize anyone nor should talk evil and should always speak the truth.
- Right Efforts : Man should make the right efforts to condemn evil deeds and work for the welfare of others.
- Right Recollection: Man should spendhis life in right recollection and lead a simple life.
- Right Meditation : Man should not think about the vices and should adopt right meditation.
Question 7.
Explain any two Margas of Buddhism.
Answer:
(1) Right Speech. According of Lord Buddha, man’s speech should always be honest and sweet. Words should be such that they should not hurt other’s feelings. Even while punishing a criminal, we should observe respect towards him. We should stay away from all kinds of lies, criticism, insult and wrong testimony. Sweet words render peace to the heart on one hand, and mutual love among men on the other.
(2) Right Action. Right Action means to perform the right deeds. According to Lord Buddha, there are two kinds of deeds
- evil deeds
- pious deeds
Those deeds which cause man to take a rebirth are called evil deeds. Whereas those deeds which help a man to get relief from the cycle of transmigration are called pious deeds. Lord Buddha emphasises on sacred deeds by following Ahimsa, not indulging in stealing, speaking the truth, not consuming intoxicants and escape sexual pleasures. Following these four pious truths is the foundation of pious deeds.
Answer in One Word to One Sentence:
Question 1.
Buddlhism believed in how mainy Noble Truths?
Answer:
Four.
Question 2.
State any one Noble Ttuth of Huddhisno.
Answer:
Life iti full of sufferings.
Question 3.
According to Buddhism how can sufferings be put to an end?
Answer:
Sufferings can be put to an end by treading on the Ashta Marga.
Question 4.
Who started Ashta Marga?
Or
What is Ashta Marga?
Answer:
Mahatma Buddha.
Question 5.
What do you mean by Ashta Marga?
Answer:
Ashta Marga means those eight paths, treading on which a man could Nirvana.
Question 6.
By what other name is the Ashta Marga known?
Answer:
Middle Path.
Question 7.
How many parts are of Ashta Marga and what is its another name?
Answer:
- There are eight parts of Ashta Marga.
- Its another name was Middle Path.
Question 8.
What is the foundation of moral life according to Buddhism?
Answer:
Right View.
Question 9.
What is ‘Right View’ in Ashta Marga?
Answer:
Four Noble Truths are Right View in Ashta Marga.
Question 10.
Which path should necessarily be followed to attain salvation according to Buddhism?
Answer:
It is necessary to follow the Ashta Marga to attain salvation according to Buddhism.
Question 11.
To which religion is Ashta Marga associated?
Answer:
Ashta Marga is associated to Buddhism.
Question 12.
How many types of Karmas are there according to Buddhism?
Answer:
Two types.
Question 13.
Name two types of Karmas according to Buddhism.
Answer:
The two types of Karmas according to Buddhism are :
- Holy (Punya) Karma,
- Unholy (Papa) Karma.
Fill in the Blanks:
1. Buddhism believed in …………….. Noble Truths.
Answer:
Four.
2. Four Noble Truths are also known as Four …………..
Answer:
Aryan Truths.
3. According to Buddhism, life is full of ………….
Answer:
sufferings.
4. According to Buddhism, desire is of …………. kinds.
Answer:
three.
5. Illiteracy means ………….
Answer:
lack of knowledge.
6. Ashta Marga is related to ………….
Answer:
Buddhism.
7. Ashta Marga (Eight Fold Path) is also called ………….
Answer:
Middle Path.
8. According to Buddhism, …………. is the foundation of moral life.
Answer:
Right view.
9. According to Lord Buddha, man’s character should be ………….
Answer:
honest.
10. According tb Buddhism, deeds are of …………. kinds.
Answer:
two.
11. Right …………. is the foundation of Buddhist yoga and dhyana.
Answer:
Mindfulness
Ture Or False:
1. The four Noble Truths are the basic of the Buddhism.
Answer:
True
2. Mahatma Buddha told that suffering is the first and absolute truth.
Answer:
True
3. According to Buddhism, desire is of five types.
Answer:
False
4. Suffering can never be stopped as considered by Buddhism.
Answer:
False
5. The Eight Fold Path is associated with Jainism.
Answer:
False
6. According to Buddha religion, Karmas are of two types.
Answer:
True
7. According to Buddha religion, Right effort helps to control the rise of vices in a man’s heart.
Answer:
True
8. According to Lord Buddha, the Eight Fold Path is must to end the sufferings.
Answer:
True
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Buddhism believed in how many Noble truths?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 8
Answer:
(b) 4
2. Which is the first noble Truth in Buddhism?
(a) There is a cause of sufferings
(b) Life is full of sufferings
(c) Sufferings can be stopped
(d) There is a way to stop sufferings
Answer:
(b) Life is full of sufferings
3. Buddhism believed in how many paths?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Answer:
(d) 8
4. The Eight Fold Path is associated to which religion?
(a) Jainism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) Islam
Answer:
(b) Buddhism
5. By what other name is the Ashta Marga (The Eight Fold Path) known as?
(a) Peace Path
(b) Middle Path
(c) Parviti Path
(d) Nivriti Path
Answer:
(b) Middle Path
6. Which of the following path is the foundation of Buddhist Yoga and Dhyana?
(a) Right effort
(b) Right Intention
(c) Right View
(d) Right Mindfulness
Answer:
(d) Right Mindfulness