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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Buddha said, "The moment you know how your suffering came to be, you are already _________________."
(a) Ignoring it.
(b) Gaining more suffering.
(c) On the path of release from it.
(d) Passing your suffering on to others.

2. Should suffering be placed at the same level as impermanence and non-self?
(a) Usually.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. Are suffering and joy both impermanent?
(a) Yes.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Rarely.

4. What is the fourth nutriment?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) Right Speaking.
(d) Real food.

5. Our habit energies bring about what?
(a) Desire.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Joy.
(d) Damage.

Short Answer Questions

1. When we appreciate what, we can find conditions for happiness that are already available?

2. The Fourth Noble Truth is recognizing that the Eightfold Path of Right View, Thinking, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Diligence, Mindfulness and Concentration can do what?

3. The Discourse on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness notes how many objects for mindfulness practice?

4. It is said that if you try to explain every word of the sutras, what happens?

5. Buddha taught the Eightfold Path until when?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Siddhartha Gutama sit under a bodhi tree? What happens while he is sitting here?

2. What does Hahn suggest we do about our habit energies?

3. What are vitark and vichara? When are they no longer present?

4. What does Buddha say about suffering and nirvana?

5. Why do we suffer?

6. How should one speak the truth?

7. What comes with right diligence and mindfulness training?

8. What is the third turning?

9. What is suffering?

10. What are two of the Miracles of Mindfulness? What is the importance of the first four Miracles of Mindfulness?

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