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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. How can we apply the teachings?

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

3. What is the first of the Five Faculties?

4. Each element of the Noble Eightfold Path is contained where?

5. Looking beyond signs means what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe two of these seven factors.

3. Describe the Twelve Links.

4. Describe a second paramita.

5. What is the Sixth Power?

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

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

8. For what does the author ask?

9. What are the three Dharma seals?

10. Describe to of the Five Aggregates.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hahn compares life to a wave.

Part 1) Describe this illustration. How does this support Buddhism?

Part 2) How does this illustration compare to your own beliefs about life?

Part 3) How might one's life change when viewing life as a wave? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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