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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty-Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Our true home, and paradise, are where?
(a) In heaven.
(b) In the past.
(c) In the future.
(d) In the present moment.

2. In the first stage of the Third Noble Truth, of what are we not aware?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Freedom and happiness.
(c) Ourselves.
(d) Love.

3. The first of the five mindfulness trainings is what?
(a) To protect children and adults from sexual abuse and preserve happiness.
(b) Perfection of the five mindfulness trainings.
(c) Protection of the lives of humans, animals and nature.
(d) Giving and offering joy and love to others.

4. What is the second turning?
(a) Realization.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Encouragement.
(d) Acceptance.

5. The first four miracles of mindfulness belong to the first aspect of meditation known as __________.
(a) Sithartha.
(b) Shamatha.
(c) Shamhara.
(d) Samantha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another misunderstanding is that our suffering is caused by ________________.

2. Buddha taught of _______________, where our ideas and concepts are extinguished.

3. What is the second, shila paramita?

4. The practice of the Five Mindfulness Trainings addresses what?

5. Right thinking leads to what?

(see the answer key)

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