Mara
  • 1. In Buddhism, who is Mara the embodiment of?
A) Desire and temptation
B) Wisdom
C) Compassion
D) Truth
  • 2. Which historical period does the term 'Mara' primarily reference in Buddhist texts?
A) The Renaissance
B) The time of the Buddha
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The Middle Ages
  • 3. Mara is depicted as which of the following?
A) A tempter
B) A savior
C) A teacher
D) A warrior
  • 4. Mara is part of which major world religion?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Buddhism
D) Christianity
  • 5. What does Mara attempt to distract the Buddha from?
A) Traveling
B) Performing miracles
C) Achieving enlightenment
D) Giving sermons
  • 6. What does the name 'Mara' literally translate to in Pali?
A) Joy
B) Death
C) Awakening
D) Life
  • 7. Mara's most famous encounter was with whom?
A) Brahma
B) The Buddha
C) Arjuna
D) Yogis
  • 8. What is one way we can resist Mara's influence, according to teachings?
A) Mindfulness
B) Isolation
C) Indulgence
D) Aggression
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