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