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Bodhi Day: The Day of Enlightenment

Questions: 5

Grade: 6

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Imagine sitting under a tree for days, seeking answers to life's biggest questions. This is how the story of Bodhi Day begins, a special day observed by Buddhists all over the world. Bodhi Day, celebrated on December 8th, marks the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment. This momentous event occurred under a Bodhi tree, hence the name of the day. To commemorate this day, Buddhists engage in various practices such as meditation, reading the scriptures, and even preparing a traditional meal of rice and milk, believed to be the first meal Buddha had after attaining enlightenment.

Question 1

What is the significance of Bodhi Day?

It's the day when Buddha's birthday is celebrated

It's the day Buddha attained enlightenment

Explanation. Bodhi Day celebrates the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment.

It's the day Buddha passed away

It's the day Buddha left his palace

It's the day when Buddha first began to meditate

Question 2

What traditional meal is prepared on Bodhi Day?

Bread and Water

Rice and Milk

Explanation. A traditional meal of rice and milk is prepared on Bodhi Day, believed to be the first meal Buddha had after attaining enlightenment.

Fish and Bread

Fruits and Vegetables

Meat and Rice

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'Bodhi' in Bodhi Day?

Birth

Death

Enlightenment

Explanation. Bodhi Day marks the day when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. 'Bodhi' represents Enlightenment.

Leaving

Meditation

Question 4

What is the significance of sitting under tree related to Buddha?

Buddha was born under a tree

Buddha attained enlightenment under a tree

Explanation. Bodhi Day marks the day when Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree.

Buddha gave his first sermon under a tree

Buddha died under a tree

Buddha used to meditate under a tree

Question 5

What are common practices on Bodhi Day?

Meditation, reading scriptures, preparing a traditional meal of rice and milk

Explanation. On Bodhi Day, Buddhists engage in various practices such as meditation, reading the scriptures, and even preparing a traditional meal of rice and milk.

Singing, Dancing, Reading poetry

Painting, Sculpting, Reading stories

Playing games, Watching TV, Eating junk food

Hiking, Swimming, Jogging

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