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

2. Investigation and allowing things to reveal themselves expands what?
(a) Our peace.
(b) Our joy.
(c) Our possibilities.
(d) Our boundaries.

3. How can we apply the teachings?
(a) Through our actions.
(b) Through our thoughts.
(c) Through our words.
(d) Through our meditation.

4. What is the fifth power?
(a) Insight or wisdom.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Faith in something reliable.
(d) Mindfulness.

5. Energy is the result of what?
(a) Feeling meaning in our lives.
(b) Hope.
(c) Love.
(d) Compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like the relationship of a plant and the earth, when we take refuge in Buddha, ______________________.

2. Does Buddhism ask for blind faith?

3. Holiness is within us when?

4. Composing or performing art can be what?

5. We can look deeply into the Five Aggregates, and remember the reality of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a paramita? Describe one of the paramitas.

2. What are the seven factors of awakening or enlightenment?

3. What are the three Dharma seals?

4. What is the relationship between Buddha's teachings?

5. How is nonself important?

6. Describe to of the Five Aggregates.

7. What is the foundation of Buddhism?

8. Describe a second paramita.

9. Describe the Twelve Links.

10. Describe two of these seven factors.

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