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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: "The Ground".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the English word for bardos?
(a) Karma
(b) Stages
(c) Processes
(d) Death

2. What does Sogyal discuss in this chapter?
(a) Dying alone
(b) Clear Light
(c) Ground Luminosity
(d) The importance of family

3. How does the west traditionally cope with death?
(a) They rush to get there
(b) They forget it
(c) They deny it
(d) They embrace it

4. What does the word Rinpoche mean?
(a) Special one
(b) Loving spoonful
(c) Precious one
(d) Sublime death

5. Which of the following is a primary aspect?
(a) Birth
(b) Actions done in life
(c) Compassion
(d) Positve thoughts

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tonglen?

2. What ideas does the Dalai Lama discuss in this opening chapter?

3. Name one of the six negative emotions?

4. What does Phowa allow one to do?

5. What do people think Master Kyentse was responsible for in a previous life?

(see the answer key)

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