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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. Nirvana is what?

2. What is signlessness?

3. What does form include?

4. Composing or performing art can be what?

5. "Mindfulness always arises in the context of a relationship with ______________________."

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the Three Doors of Liberation?

3. Describe two of these seven factors.

4. Describe two more Aggregates.

5. What is Dharmakaya?

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

7. Describe the Twelve Links.

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

9. What is the foundation of Buddhism?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Buddha taught the Eightfold Path up until his death.

Part 1) What is the Eightfold Path? How can it be applied in your daily life?

Part 2) How is this Path connected to other aspects of Buddhism?

Part 3) How might Buddha have created this Eightfold Path? How is this Path a progression of steps as in other aspects of Buddhism? I sthis practical for everyday life? Why or why not?

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

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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