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