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