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