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