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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. Non-thinking allows us to enter reality __________.

2. Should suffering be placed at the same level as impermanence and non-self?

3. If we destroy living beings or the environment with what we eat, we are eating what?

4. What is the fourth nutriment?

5. After experiencing perfect awakening, the Buddha had to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. For how long does Buddha teach the Eightfold Path?

3. What does Right Action mean?

4. How can one avoid unwholesome thoughts? How can one touch the seeds of joy and peace and transform our suffering?

5. What is Right Mindfulness?

6. How should one speak the truth?

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

8. Why do we suffer?

9. What is suffering?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hahn feels we must be mindful of our well-being and happiness.

Part 1) What steps can be taken to be mindful or our well-being and happiness?

Part 2) What nourishes your joy? How? how can you enhance they joy and happiness in your life in accord with Buddha's teachings?

Part 3) How do the Noble Truths play a part in understanding and increasing your joy and happiness?

Essay Topic 2

The author gives advice on how to begin meditation.

Part 1) How should one begin meditation, according to the author? Why does he suggest this? How does this fit with Buddhist teachings?

Part 2) What else does the author say about meditation? How important is meditation? Why?

Part 3) Do you believe meditation is useful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Some have tried to prove suffering on earth.

Part 1) How might people have tried to prove suffering on earth? is this good or bad? Why?

Part 2) What does the author have to say about this? What does this reveal about Buddhism?

Part 3) Do you agree with the author in regards to proving suffering on earth? Why or why not?

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