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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. There are _____ Nikayas.

2. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.

3. Mahayana Buddhism is classified by the author as _____.

4. Vinaya is the word Buddhists use for _____.

5. The earliest Buddhist sources state that the future Buddha was born with the name _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is a bhiksu and how is this different from an upasampada?

3. What does the author say about the nature of Buddhism's influence on the world?

4. What does the author say is the 'textbook' view of Buddhism?

5. Who are the four great authorities in Buddhism? Why would a monk go to them?

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

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

8. Which offenses can result in a probationary period involving loss of full status as a member of the Sangha by a monk?

9. Why is stealing not permitted by a monk?

10. What is the significance of celibacy in the life of a monk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism. How does it relate to the Theraveda tradition of Buddhism? How did it originate? Who practices this form of Buddhism?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the ordination ceremony of the Sangha.

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