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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. The classifying and sorting of experiences is called _____.

2. Atman is the Sanskrit word for self or _____.

3. To whom did the Buddha teach dharma after he performed the miracle after his awakening?

4. One of the five hindrances is _____.

5. Who is the father of the Madhyamaka or middle school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the boddhisattva turn away from samsara and yet turn back to the world?

2. What is bhavanga?

3. What miracle did the Buddha perform after his awakening?

4. How are the lower and higher realms of existence different from each other in Buddhism?

5. How is the nature of bad action illustrated in Buddhism?

6. What does Nagasena tell the king about the self?

7. What two things does abhidharma refer to in Buddhist tradition?

8. What components, according to Buddhist thought, comprise a world-sphere?

9. How does the sense of self spring from delusion?

10. What is the legend of Megha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Explain samasara. What is its role in Buddhism?

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