Zen Buddhism Practices
  • 1. What is zazen in Zen Buddhism?
A) Prayer ritual
B) Meditation practice
C) Physical exercise
D) Vegetarian diet
  • 2. What is a sesshin retreat in Zen Buddhism?
A) Intensive meditation retreat
B) Community service event
C) Fasting period
D) Pilgrimage journey
  • 3. What is the purpose of bowing in Zen practice?
A) To improve flexibility
B) To ask for forgiveness
C) To express respect and gratitude
D) To signal the start of meditation
  • 4. What is the significance of the zafu cushion in zazen practice?
A) Decoration
B) Support for sitting meditation
C) Footrest
D) Musical instrument
  • 5. Which Zen tradition is known for its emphasis on the use of the kyosaku (teacher's stick) during meditation?
A) Fuke
B) Rinzai
C) Obaku
D) Soto
  • 6. Dogen, the founder of the Soto school of Zen, emphasized what method of meditation?
A) Shikantaza
B) Visualization
C) Breath counting
D) Koan practice
  • 7. Which famous Zen master emphasized the practice of mindfulness in daily activities?
A) Dogen
B) Bodhidharma
C) Hakuin Ekaku
D) Thich Nhat Hanh
  • 8. The Five Precepts in Zen Buddhism are guidelines for what?
A) Intellectual development
B) Financial success
C) Physical health
D) Ethical conduct
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