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Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

The Dhammapada is best described as which of the following?

  1. A philosophical analysis of mental factors and consciousness
  2. A record of the Buddha's long discourses on dependent origination
  3. A collection of verses expressing core Buddhist ethical teachings
  4. A collection of monastic rules for the Sangha
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✓ Answer: C — A collection of verses expressing core Buddhist ethical teachings
The Dhammapada is a beloved collection of 423 verses drawn from the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka, expressing ethical and spiritual teachings attributed to the Buddha. It is not a rulebook (that is the Vinaya Pitaka) nor a philosophical analysis (that is the Abhidhamma Pitaka) nor a record of long discourses (that describes the Digha Nikaya).
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

According to the Sigalovada Sutta, what are the 'six directions' that a lay Buddhist should honour?

  1. The six perfections (paramitas) that lead to enlightenment
  2. The six sense bases through which suffering arises
  3. The six realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology
  4. The six relationships including parents, teachers, spouse, friends, workers, and religious teachers
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✓ Answer: D — The six relationships including parents, teachers, spouse, friends, workers, and religious teachers
Award 1 mark for identifying the six directions as representing six key relationships in lay life. C is incorrect — the six realms refer to rebirth destinations, not social relationships. A is incorrect — the six perfections are part of Mahayana practice, not the Sigalovada Sutta teaching. B is incorrect — the six sense bases relate to the causes of craving, not family duties.
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