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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. While Dharma is compassion, understanding and love, to realize it we need a _____________, or community and elements which support our practice.

2. What isthe third of the Five Faculties?

3. What does nonself say?

4. Does impermanence cause suffering?

5. "All suffering is born from ________________."

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe two more Aggregates.

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

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

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

5. What is paradise? What helps generate the energy in ourselves to be in paradise?

6. Describe two of these seven factors.

7. How is Buddha important as one of the three jewels of refuge?

8. For what does the author ask?

9. What is Dharmakaya?

10. How should one go about finding a way to earn a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One should be compassionate when listening and speaking.

Part 1) How is this related to the Miracles of Mindfulness? How can one listen and speak with compassion?

Part 2) How can this be soothing and healing for the speaker? How can this be soothing and healing for the listener?

Part 3) How can compassionate listening and speaking improve relationships? When have you experienced compassionate listening or speaking? How did it affect you?

Essay Topic 2

Concentration is not to ignore suffering but to be deeply present.

Part 1) What is your definition of concentration? How does it compare to this definition?

Part 2) According to this book, what types of concentration exist? What is the purpose of all these types of concentration and various levels?

Part 3) how is concentration connected to other aspects of Buddhism? How does it lead Nirvana and paradise?

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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