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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the nineteenth century yogi Patrul Rinpiche suggest we do to train in compassion?
(a) Imagine beings in torment, and put yourself in their place.
(b) Understand that your problems are not the only ones in the world, and try to help those who are less fortunate.
(c) Try not to hurt others, but do not go out of your way to give when there is no hope of them being kind.
(d) Actively listen to others, and imagine how they must feel.

2. What did the mother who wanted to help her heroin addicted son feel during her aspiration?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Fearful.

3. What does Chodron claim is our relationship to reaching out to others?
(a) She claims that this is always hard work, and never natural for us.
(b) She argues that there is no point in trying to do this.
(c) She writes that this is our natural inclination.
(d) She writes that we can do it only with great effort.

4. What are the lojong teachings for?
(a) Opening the heart.
(b) Seeking spiritual guidance.
(c) Finding a good feeling.
(d) Training the mind.

5. Where did Atisha Dipankara take the bodhichitta teachings?
(a) From India to Latin America.
(b) From Tibet to Japan.
(c) From India to Tibet.
(d) From China to India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author compare to an elderly couple living in a protected community in Florida?

2. What does Chodron argue happens when we harm others?

3. What is maitri called in the Shamhala teaching?

4. What is the final of the five strengths?

5. What is equanimity?

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