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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 ritual did Trungpa Rinpoche teach Chodron could be enjoyed?

2. Why can our good fortune be hard to miss?

3. What does the author claim that thoughts become with time?

4. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?

5. What sense is associated with "loss of heart"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Chodron write are the best ways to practice not doing harm?

3. What are the three futile strategies?

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

5. Why does the author claim that with bodhichitta practices, we eventually feel more joy?

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

7. How does Chodron recommend we react when life is pleasant?

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

9. How does Chodron describe laziness characterized by wanting to avoid inconvenience?

10. What is lhenchak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Chodron, what are the four limitless qualities? Why are they important? How are they cultivated? Does the author suggest which ones are most important?

Essay Topic 2

What is groundlessness for Chodron? Why is this important?

Essay Topic 3

For Chodron, what are the four limitless qualities? What are their near and far enemies?

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