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