First Flight (Prose): The Sermon at Benares

Topics in this chapter

• Siddhartha Gautama’s Enlightenment
• Kisa Gotami’s Grief and Realization
• Mustard-Seed Parable and Lesson
• Buddha’s Teachings on Death
• Acceptance, Peace, and Mortality
• Sermon Themes and Metaphors

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-E4F972

   What was Gautama Buddha's early name before he set out in search of enlightenment?

   1. A.Siddhartha
   2. B.Rahul
   3. C.Ashoka
   4. D.Mahavira
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-974100

   At what age did Siddhartha Gautama abandon his royal life and wander in search of wisdom concerning sorrow?

   1. A.Twelve
   2. B.Twenty-five
   3. C.Thirty
   4. D.Thirty-five
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-D5FF63

   For how many years did Siddhartha wander before sitting down under a peepal tree where he vowed to stay until enlightenment came?

   1. A.Three years
   2. B.Five years
   3. C.Seven years
   4. D.Ten years
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-500B5F

   What name was given to the tree under which Siddhartha attained enlightenment?

   1. A.Banyan Tree
   2. B.Bodhi Tree
   3. C.Neem Tree
   4. D.Teak Tree
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5. Question 5Q-EB25B5

   Where did Buddha preach his first sermon, which has been preserved and is given in the chapter?

   1. A.Bodh Gaya
   2. B.Kapilavastu
   3. C.Benares
   4. D.Kushinagar
   See the answer and solution