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Zen Buddhism Practices
Contributed by: Robertson
  • 1. What is zazen in Zen Buddhism?
A) Prayer ritual
B) Meditation practice
C) Vegetarian diet
D) Physical exercise
  • 2. What is a sesshin retreat in Zen Buddhism?
A) Community service event
B) Fasting period
C) Intensive meditation retreat
D) Pilgrimage journey
  • 3. What is the purpose of bowing in Zen practice?
A) To express respect and gratitude
B) To ask for forgiveness
C) To signal the start of meditation
D) To improve flexibility
  • 4. What is the significance of the zafu cushion in zazen practice?
A) Footrest
B) Decoration
C) Musical instrument
D) Support for sitting meditation
  • 5. Which Zen tradition is known for its emphasis on the use of the kyosaku (teacher's stick) during meditation?
A) Fuke
B) Rinzai
C) Obaku
D) Soto
  • 6. Dogen, the founder of the Soto school of Zen, emphasized what method of meditation?
A) Visualization
B) Breath counting
C) Shikantaza
D) Koan practice
  • 7. Which famous Zen master emphasized the practice of mindfulness in daily activities?
A) Thich Nhat Hanh
B) Dogen
C) Bodhidharma
D) Hakuin Ekaku
  • 8. The Five Precepts in Zen Buddhism are guidelines for what?
A) Intellectual development
B) Financial success
C) Physical health
D) Ethical conduct
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