- 1. Who is considered the founder of Zen Buddhism?
A) Bodhidharma
B) Lao Tzu
C) Gautama Buddha
D) Confucius
- 2. What is the practice of sitting meditation in Zen called?
A) Satori
B) Nirvana
C) Zazen
D) Koan
- 3. What is the Zen term for a sudden moment of enlightenment?
A) Kensho
B) Dharma
C) Satori
D) Sangha
- 4. What is the traditional Zen seat for meditation called?
A) Jikijitsu
B) Roshi
C) Zafu
D) Kinhin
- 5. Which Zen sect is known for its emphasis on koan practice?
A) Soto
B) Kwan Um
C) Obaku
D) Rinzai
- 6. What is the term for the practice of eating in silence and with mindfulness in Zen?
A) Rohatsu
B) Daisan
C) Teisho
D) Oryoki
- 7. What is the purpose of the Zen tradition of 'Dharma combat'?
A) To test a student's understanding and awaken insight
B) To attain a state of inner peace
C) To promote physical strength
D) To debate doctrinal differences
- 8. What poetic form of expression is often used in Zen teaching to convey deeper truths?
A) Limerick
B) Sonnet
C) Epic
D) Haiku
- 9. Who wrote the classic book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind'?
A) Shunryu Suzuki
B) Thich Nhat Hanh
C) D.T. Suzuki
D) Alan Watts
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