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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 does Rinpoche state his master treated him like?
(a) A person
(b) His son
(c) An animal
(d) A slave

2. What is Dzogchen Tantras a guide to?
(a) The afterlife
(b) Healthy food
(c) A good life
(d) Reincarnation

3. What does Rinpoche believe his master was the embodiment of?
(a) Humanity
(b) Goodness
(c) Jesus Christ
(d) Tibetan buddhism

4. What does mindfullness defuse?
(a) Worry
(b) Self hatred
(c) Negativity and aggression
(d) Misunderstandings

5. Which of the following is not something someone should really let go of before they die?
(a) Their friends
(b) Their loved ones
(c) Their personal possessions
(d) Their problems

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which bardo does Sogyal explain in this chapter?

3. How does the frog die?

4. What is the ground for the ordinary mind the foundation for?

5. What does a person need to do before true communication with a dying loved one can begin?

(see the answer key)

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