Tibetan Book Of The Dead by Robert Thurman

1. What is the primary purpose of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?

A) To provide meditation techniques
B) To guide the dead through the afterlife
C) To outline Buddhist rituals
D) To document Tibetan history

2. Which Tibetan term is synonymous with 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?

A) Lamrim Chenmo
B) Dharma Sangraha
C) Bardo Thodol
D) Sutra of Golden Light

3. Who is considered the author of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?

A) Shakyamuni Buddha
B) Padmasambhava
C) Tsongkhapa
D) Atisha

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) Stages of meditation
B) The intermediate states between death and rebirth
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) Alan Watts
C) Chogyam Trungpa
D) Robert Thurman

7. What is the significance of the clear light in the Chikhai Bardo?

A) It represents ultimate reality or enlightenment
B) It shows attachment to the material world
C) It signifies fear and confusion
D) It is a warning sign

8. What is the ultimate goal of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?

A) Gain material wealth
B) Achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth
C) Attain a higher social status
D) Find a suitable rebirth

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