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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 the author, Buddhism is typically seen as a history of _____ Theravada Buddhism.

2. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from taking _____.

3. The aspect of change that makes the world a place of suffering is _____.

4. The Vinaya contains _____ for the corporate acts of the monastic collective.

5. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from false _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author believe that there is some basis in history for the existence of the Buddha?

2. What does the author say about satya in relation to a Buddhist creed?

3. How is food addressed in the Vinaya?

4. Why is stealing not permitted by a monk?

5. What are some of the features of Tibetan Buddhism?

6. How is bodhi characterized?

7. Why has the prominence of the ancient oral traditions concerning Buddhism changed?

8. What is the psychological relationship of aversion to craving?

9. What language did the Buddha use to communicate his ideas and why?

10. According to the author, what does the term 'Buddhism' refer to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain samasara. What is its role in Buddhism?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of dharma. How does this relate to Buddhism?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Indian renouncer tradition. What do people who undertake this tradition do? Why do they do this?

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