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