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Tibetan Book Of The Dead by Robert Thurman
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) To guide the dead through the afterlife
B) To provide meditation techniques
C) To outline Buddhist rituals
D) To document Tibetan history
  • 2. Which Tibetan term is synonymous with 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Bardo Thodol
B) Lamrim Chenmo
C) Dharma Sangraha
D) Sutra of Golden Light
  • 3. Who is considered the author of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Atisha
B) Tsongkhapa
C) Padmasambhava
D) Shakyamuni Buddha
  • 4. What is taught to be practiced during one's lifetime according to the text?
A) Isolation from society
B) Extreme asceticism
C) Mindfulness and compassion
D) Wealth accumulation
  • 5. What do the 'bardo' states refer to?
A) The intermediate states between death and rebirth
B) Stages of meditation
C) Different realms of existence
D) Types of reincarnation
  • 6. Which notable figure popularized 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' in the West?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Chogyam Trungpa
C) Robert Thurman
D) Alan Watts
  • 7. What is the significance of the clear light in the Chikhai Bardo?
A) It shows attachment to the material world
B) It signifies fear and confusion
C) It represents ultimate reality or enlightenment
D) It is a warning sign
  • 8. What is the ultimate goal of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth
B) Find a suitable rebirth
C) Gain material wealth
D) Attain a higher social status
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