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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. Where did the Buddha teach groundlessness?

2. What is equanimity?

3. What is strong determination?

4. Which of the following qualities is one of the five strengths?

5. What is the second stage in learning to rejoice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the six ways of compassionate living?

2. What is the role of austerity in this text?

3. What does the author write about self-deception?

4. How do lhenchak and loving-kindness compare?

5. What are the near and far enemies of the four limitless qualities?

6. How does Chodron define the "essence of bravery"?

7. How does the author believe we cultivate the conditions for joy to expand?

8. What is a traditional aspiration for awakening joy and appreciation?

9. What are the three near enemies of compassion?

10. What does the author claim can be achieved through the six ways of compassionate living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the author describe as an in between place? Why is this important?

Essay Topic 2

What does Chodron describe as equanimity, and why is it important to her?

Essay Topic 3

The author suggests we notice the things that bring us happiness. Does she recommend any particular practice to do this? Why is this useful?

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