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