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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. According to Hanh, what items should be in a family meditation room?
2. What happens when one gets back in touch with one's self?
3. What location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?
4. What is often forgotten when one approaches life with a constant goal in mind?
5. What two conscious actions should precede taking a bite of food?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the benefits of conscious breathing?
2. What is the Buddhist word for aimlessness? How does this word further extend the theme of living in the present?
3. Explore the analogy of a new day being a gift to every being. Include details on how gifts are usually anticipated and acknowledged.
4. According to Hanh, why does Jesus ask His disciples to eat the bread during the Eucharist? How does this request help the disciples to live in the present?
5. How does the process of conscious breathing affect one's work?
6. 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?
7. What conclusion can the reader draw about Hanh's personal beliefs in his teachings from the bicycle anecdote?
8. What qualities does the dandelion possess that makes it a good choice as the recipient of lost smiles?
9. According to Hanh, what is an inappropriate use for meditation? What harm might be possible from using it inappropriately?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Arnold Kotler, the editor of "Peace is Every Step", begins his introduction with a personal experience about living mindfully. Explore the impact Kotler's anecdote might have on a reader. Does Kotler's admission give more credibility to Hanh's teachings? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Hanh was nominated in 1967 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize. Research Dr. King's views on attaining world peace. Compare/contrast his views to Hanh's.
Essay Topic 3
In "Nourishing Awareness in Each Moment," Hanh compares our senses to windows. Using his comparison develop an essay that explores at least five similarities.
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