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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. Which group of people are "the light at the top of the candle" for interbeing?

2. According to the chapter "The Roots of Anger", where does the source of anger usually reside?

3. What else must exist for wealth to be possible in the world?

4. How can one find peace and love when feeling angry?

5. In "Mindfulness Must Be Engaged", what does Hanh remind readers of concerning the extension of mindful living from one person to the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Hanh's Buddhist faith reintroduced in "Internal Formations"? What is a common analogy to this teaching?

2. According to Hanh, how should an individual treat parents concerning their mistakes?

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

4. What does Hanh suggest one might try to do with negative emotions? How can one accomplish this?

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

6. Hanh resurrects the concept of interbeing in "Healing the Wounds of War". What role does interbeing play in a veteran's life? Why?

7. 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?

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

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

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

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 2

In "The Eucharist" Hanh refutes the Christian belief of salvation. Explore another Hanh teaching that contradicts Christianity.

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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