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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 in "Mindfulness of Anger", what kind of problems does anger create?
2. What can happen when one observes parents with compassion?
3. What is the Buddhist term for understanding completely?
4. What term means "the essence of a person's true nature"?
5. What connection is made to one's parents as one looks in a mirror?
Short Essay Questions
1. What effect does conscious breathing have on a hug? Why?
2. Why is it impossible to drop all of one's identity from the parents?
3. According to Hanh, how should an individual treat parents concerning their mistakes?
4. What counting analogy could be compared to Hanh's breathing mindfully when one feels anger rising?
5. 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?
6. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?
7. After calming an unpleasant feeling, what two additional steps should be taken to insure that the negative emotion is eradicated completely?
8. In "The River of Feelings", what three types of feelings are discussed? Should one feeling be approached differently than another? Why or why not?
9. What lesson does Hanh teach the reader in "Mindfulness Must be Engaged"?
10. In "The Art of Mindful Living" Hanh remarks again about environmental issues. How can mindful living help environmental efforts?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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