In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wherein one remains in this cycle to help other beings reach awakening. Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood or rainbow body. COUNT 10
QSN1 What is the goal of Theravada Buddhism? ANS1 the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana QSN2 How is Nirvana achieved? ANS2 practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way) QSN3 What is the bodhisattva path? ANS3 a state wherein one remains in this cycle to help other beings reach awakening QSN4 What is the goal of Tibetan Buddhism? ANS4 Buddhahood or rainbow body QSN5 How is Nirvana attained? ANS5 by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path QSN6 In what buddhism is the goal a state of nirvana? ANS6 Theravada QSN7 What buddhism has a goal of Buddhahood or rainbow body? ANS7 Tibetan QSN8 The Noble Eightfold Path is also known as what? ANS8 the Middle Way QSN9 Mahayana aspires to Buddhahood through what path? ANS9 bodhisattva QSN10 Theravada escapes what cycle? ANS10 suffering and rebirth