Tibetan Buddhism
  • 1. Who is considered the founder of Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Tsongkhapa
B) Bodhidharma
C) Padmasambhava
D) Dalai Lama
  • 2. What is the purpose of Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags?
A) For decoration
B) To spread blessings and prayers on the wind
C) To bring good luck
D) To ward off evil spirits
  • 3. What is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of 'Tonglen'?
A) Sending and receiving meditation
B) Offering ritual cakes
C) Prostrations
D) Mantra recitation
  • 4. Who is the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Sakya Trizin
B) Karmapa
C) Dalai Lama
D) Panchen Lama
  • 5. What is the significance of the 'Dharmachakra' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) A ritual dance performed by monks
B) A sacred mountain
C) The Wheel of Dharma symbolizing teachings of the Buddha
D) A type of meditation posture
  • 6. What is the meaning of the Tibetan Buddhist term 'Dzogchen'?
A) Renewed Effort
B) Path of Renunciation
C) The Great Perfection
D) Middle Way
  • 7. What is the purpose of the 'Dakini' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) To guard sacred texts
B) To perform rituals
C) To lead meditation sessions
D) To assist practitioners on the path to enlightenment
  • 8. Which Tibetan Buddhist practice involves creating complex geometric patterns as a meditative and ritual practice?
A) Mantra
B) Mandala
C) Puja
D) Bardo
  • 9. What is the significance of the 'dorje' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) A type of dance
B) A ritual object symbolizing the thunderbolt of enlightenment
C) A ceremonial robe
D) A sacred chant
  • 10. Which Tibetan Buddhist term refers to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth?
A) Nirvana
B) Karma
C) Samsara
D) Dharma
  • 11. What is the primary color associated with the 'Tibetan Buddhism tradition?
A) Blue
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Red
  • 12. What does the Tibetan term 'Lama' mean in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Enlightened being
B) Monastery leader
C) Meditation technique
D) Spiritual teacher or guru
  • 13. What is the symbolic hand gesture used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals and practices called?
A) Mudra
B) Bardo
C) Puja
D) Mantra
  • 14. Which Tibetan Buddhist school focuses on the teachings of Padmasambhava and is often associated with the practice of Dzogchen?
A) Kagyu
B) Gelug
C) Nyingma
D) Sakya
  • 15. What is the purpose of 'Kapala' in Tibetan Buddhist rituals?
A) A ceremonial headdress
B) Skull cup used for offerings
C) A type of incense
D) A musical instrument
  • 16. What is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of preparing for and facing death called?
A) Ngondro
B) Phowa
C) Samatha
D) Tonglen
  • 17. What is the Tibetan Buddhist term for the intermediate state between death and rebirth?
A) Karma
B) Samsara
C) Bardo
D) Nirvana
  • 18. What is the purpose of 'Drolma Lhakhang' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) School for Buddhist studies
B) Monastic library
C) Chapel dedicated to the goddess Tara
D) Ritual drumming hall
  • 19. Which mountain is considered sacred in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Mount Everest
B) Mount Kailash
C) Mount Sinai
D) Machu Picchu
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