- 1. Who is considered the founder of Zen Buddhism?
A) Gautama Buddha
B) Confucius
C) Bodhidharma
D) Lao Tzu
- 2. What is the practice of sitting meditation in Zen called?
A) Satori
B) Koan
C) Nirvana
D) Zazen
- 3. What is the Zen term for a sudden moment of enlightenment?
A) Satori
B) Kensho
C) Sangha
D) Dharma
- 4. What is the traditional Zen seat for meditation called?
A) Kinhin
B) Jikijitsu
C) Zafu
D) Roshi
- 5. Which Zen sect is known for its emphasis on koan practice?
A) Kwan Um
B) Rinzai
C) Obaku
D) Soto
- 6. What is the term for the practice of eating in silence and with mindfulness in Zen?
A) Teisho
B) Daisan
C) Rohatsu
D) Oryoki
- 7. What is the purpose of the Zen tradition of 'Dharma combat'?
A) To debate doctrinal differences
B) To promote physical strength
C) To test a student's understanding and awaken insight
D) To attain a state of inner peace
- 8. What poetic form of expression is often used in Zen teaching to convey deeper truths?
A) Epic
B) Sonnet
C) Limerick
D) Haiku
- 9. Who wrote the classic book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind'?
A) Alan Watts
B) Shunryu Suzuki
C) Thich Nhat Hanh
D) D.T. Suzuki
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