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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first stage of the formal practice of maitri?
(a) Standing in the first yoga position.
(b) Engendering loving-kindness for ourselves.
(c) Closing our eyes, and taking a deep breath to relax the body.
(d) Decide that we will do no harm.

2. Who did Atisha take with him from India to Tibet?
(a) The most annoying person he knew.
(b) His sick brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His own spiritual teacher.

3. According to Chodron, what happens when we consciously try to fix faults in ourselves?
(a) We can hurt others.
(b) We can increase our suffering.
(c) We are unable to access our feelings in a meaningful way.
(d) We may have positive results, but they are uncertain.

4. How many stages are in the formal practice of tonglen?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. What is the traditional aspiration used in formal maitri training?
(a) "May I create joy in my own life, and rejoice in the happiness that I see in the lives of others."
(b) "My life and my joy is my responsibility."
(c) "May I and others enjoy happiness and the root of happiness."
(d) "There are no problems that I must solve."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who taught that there are three principal characteristics of human existence?

2. What does the author call "those who train wholeheartedly in awakening unconditional and relative bodhichitta"?

3. What do vajrayana Buddhists claim is inherent in emotion?

4. What does the author experience after finding her boyfriend "passionately embracing" another woman?

5. How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery?

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