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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. Hanh asks us to practice transformation by what?

2. Looking beyond signs means what?

3. Nirvana is what?

4. Emptiness must be _____________, not just as philosophy.

5. Hanh suggests meditating mindfully on what parts of the body?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is nonself important?

2. Describe two more Aggregates.

3. What is the importance of Dharma and Sangha?

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

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

6. Describe to of the Five Aggregates.

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

8. Describe a second paramita.

9. What is said about love and happiness in this chapter?

10. What is Dharmakaya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The twelve turning of the wheel of Dharma is practiced to understand the Four Noble Truths.

Part 1) What are the twelve turnings of the wheel of Dharma? What are the Four Noble Truths?

Part 2) How do the turnings help one to understand the wheel of Dharma?

Part 3) What does this connection between the turnings of the wheel of Dharma and the Four Noble Truths reveal about other aspects of Buddhism and their connection with one another?

Essay Topic 2

There are Four Noble Truths.

Part 1) What are these Four Noble Truths? What is the connection between these Truths and the twelve turnings of the wheel of Dharma and the Eightfold Path?

Part 2) How do these Truths help one understand and identify suffering? How can this improve one's life?

Part 3) How can the world benefit from these Four Noble Truths?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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