Zen In The Art Of Archery by Eugen Herrigel - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Zen In The Art Of Archery'?
A) Alan Watts
B) D.T. Suzuki
C) Shunryu Suzuki
D) Eugen Herrigel
  • 2. What does Herrigel use to illustrate Zen principles?
A) Calligraphy
B) Archery
C) Martial arts
D) Meditation
  • 3. In which country did Herrigel practice archery?
A) China
B) Korea
C) Japan
D) India
  • 4. What does the phrase 'the shot is everything' imply?
A) Archery is only about accuracy
B) The importance of the present moment
C) Past experience is irrelevant
D) Winning is essential
  • 5. What is the significance of training in Zen archery?
A) Training is for gaining trophies
B) Training is a path to self-discovery
C) Training leads to competition wins
D) Training ensures perfect technique
  • 6. What is the relationship between the archer and the target?
A) An adversarial position
B) A rivalry with the target
C) A connection of unity, transcending separation
D) A distanced perspective
  • 7. What lesson on patience is conveyed in the book?
A) Patience delays progress
B) Patience is secondary to action
C) Patience should be abandoned
D) Patience leads to deeper understanding
  • 8. Which aspect of Zen is reflected in archery practice?
A) Blind ambition
B) Aggression
C) Mindfulness
D) Overthinking
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