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