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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens when one gets back in touch with one's self?
2. What group might react strongly to Hanh's views on hope?
3. What is Gethsemani?
4. In "Eating Mindfully", what is the purpose of eating?
5. According to Hanh's story about an arguing couple, what is the first step to healing?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which noted spiritual leader authors the foreword of "Peace is Every Step"? What is his attitude towards Hanh's work? How does this lend credibility to the book's teachings?
2. What is the Buddhist word for aimlessness? How does this word further extend the theme of living in the present?
3. Which peace activist nominates Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize? In what year does the nomination occur? Why does this individual nominate Hanh?
4. What are the bells of mindfulness? What everyday sounds might be used as bells? List additional bells that are not mentioned in the book that could be used.
5. What do dishes symbolize in "Washing the Dishes"? What does dessert symbolize in this article?
6. Describe the ritual of having a mindful family dinner.
7. In "Driving Meditation" Hanh encourages the reader to view his or her vehicle as his or herself and to control the vehicle as such. How would conscious breathing facilitate one's control of a vehicle?
8. How does Hanh simplify the process of conscious breathing so that it is an easy practice?
9. How does Hanh show his true Buddhist nature in "Telephone Meditation"?
10. How does the term departmentalization apply to most people's attitude towards meditation? Why is the attitude incorrect? How can society benefit by an attitude adjustment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The Eucharist" Hanh refutes the Christian belief of salvation. Explore another Hanh teaching that contradicts Christianity.
Essay Topic 2
Using at least three everyday activities, explore how their intrinsic values could be discovered through mindful living. Use specific attributes of each activity in your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
What is the analogy between departmentalization and going to church on Sundays?
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