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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. What are the Five Aggregates?

2. Our true home, and paradise, are where?

3. Impermanence and nonself are _____________.

4. Looking beyond signs means what?

5. The second is the condition for what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. For what does the author ask?

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

5. Describe the Twelve Links.

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

7. What is the Sixth Power?

8. Describe two of these seven factors.

9. Describe a second paramita.

10. What is the foundation of Buddhism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is vital to keep our bodies, hearts, and minds open.

Part 1) Why is this important? How can one keep an open body, heart, and mind?

Part 2) Is it possible to change what one already believes? Why or why not?

Part 3) how does this belief compare to the beliefs of other religions? Is this good or bad? Why?

Essay Topic 2

There are Three Doors of Liberation.

Part 1) What are these Three Doors of Liberation? How are they opened by the Dharma Seals?

Part 2) How do these Doors compare to other aspects of Buddhism?

Part 3) Are these required to be truly liberated and joyful? Why or why not?

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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