What does the title 'Buddha' mean?
AnswerAwakened one
Buddha comes from a Sanskrit and Pali word meaning 'awakened'.
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Buddha facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the life of the Buddha and Buddhist history and ideas, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which practice of focused attention is central to many Buddhist traditions?
AnswerMeditation
Meditation is a core practice across Buddhist schools.
Going deeper
In which present-day country is Lumbini, traditionally the Buddha's birthplace?
AnswerNepal
Lumbini in southern Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Where is the Buddha said to have attained enlightenment?
AnswerBodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar is the site of the Mahabodhi Temple.
The Buddhist Noble Path has how many parts?
AnswerEight
It is called the Noble Eightfold Path.
Expert level
Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, is in which country?
AnswerIndonesia
Borobudur is on the island of Java.
In which classical language is the Theravada Buddhist canon preserved?
AnswerPali
The Theravada scriptures are known as the Pali Canon.
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