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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. Why does looking into his own hand keep the man from feeling lonely?

2. Who/what lives thanks to the "second heart"?

3. What facilities for gatherings does Hanh recommend for replacing the large family units?

4. What are most individuals unwilling to do about an issue?

5. According to Hanh, what can break the "cycle of transmission"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Art of Mindful Living" Hanh remarks again about environmental issues. How can mindful living help environmental efforts?

2. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?

3. What two types of seeds does consciousness include? Explain the relationship between the two. Why is it important to plant positive seeds?

4. How does the article "Investing in Friends" demonstrate Hanh's teaching on achieving world peace?

5. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", anger is the root of self-control problems. How does anger take away our mindfulness? Why would its power lead to one being out of control?

6. What must happen to the knots before peace can be found?

7. What steps can be taken to alleviate anger's control and transform it into a positive force?

8. What instructions on meditating does Hanh give the reader in "Meditation on Compassion"? Why would it be more beneficial to meditate on someone who is obviously suffering?

9. In "The River of Feelings", what three types of feelings are discussed? Should one feeling be approached differently than another? Why or why not?

10. In "Understanding" Hanh explains that understanding and love are one thing. Why can the two not be separated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hanh's article "Flowers and Garbage" relates that as humans we form concepts in our minds based on first impressions. Explore how mindful living prevents one from acting on appearances.

Essay Topic 2

In "Nourishing Awareness in Each Moment," Hanh compares our senses to windows. Using his comparison develop an essay that explores at least five similarities.

Essay Topic 3

A familiar adage which refers to stress in an individual is all tied up in knots. Compare/contrast the adage with the Buddhist's concept of "internal formations.

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