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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 else must exist for wealth to be possible in the world?
2. Which of these is NOT a component for the extension of mindful living into the world?
3. What groups comprise large family units, which for the most part, have now disbanded?
4. Why does looking into his own hand keep the man from feeling lonely?
5. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", what kind of problems does anger create?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Hanh resurrects the concept of interbeing in "Healing the Wounds of War". What role does interbeing play in a veteran's life? Why?
3. What lesson does Hanh teach the reader in "Mindfulness Must be Engaged"?
4. What steps can be taken to alleviate anger's control and transform it into a positive force?
5. How is Hanh's Buddhist faith reintroduced in "Internal Formations"? What is a common analogy to this teaching?
6. What does Hanh suggest one might try to do with negative emotions? How can one accomplish this?
7. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?
8. After calming an unpleasant feeling, what two additional steps should be taken to insure that the negative emotion is eradicated completely?
9. In "Understanding" Hanh explains that understanding and love are one thing. Why can the two not be separated?
10. Explain the Buddhist concept of non-duality. Give an example.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hanh's essay on "Living Together" is directed towards the family unit. How could the principles stated in this article apply to individual countries and world peace?
Essay Topic 2
In "The River" Hanh shares an anecdote about a river who chases clouds. Explore the analogy between the river's behavior and an individual who continues to look for his/her identity in material things.
Essay Topic 3
The foreword is written by H.H. the Dalai Lama, who is a revered spiritual leader. Research the views of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Then compare/contrast his views on world peace with those of Hanh.
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