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How to meditate
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What is the primary goal of meditation?
A) To achieve enlightenment instantly.
B) To escape all responsibilities.
C) To train your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts.
D) To become a guru overnight.
  • 2. What is a common posture for meditation?
A) Lying down in bed.
B) Standing on your head.
C) Running on a treadmill.
D) Sitting upright with a straight back.
  • 3. What is a common focus for meditation?
A) Loud music.
B) Your phone.
C) The breath.
D) The television.
  • 4. What should you do when your mind wanders during meditation?
A) Get angry with yourself.
B) Give up immediately.
C) Gently redirect your attention back to your focus.
D) Follow the thoughts down the rabbit hole.
  • 5. How long should beginners meditate?
A) Start with short sessions, like 5-10 minutes.
B) Start with hours-long sessions.
C) Don't meditate at all.
D) Meditate for an entire day.
  • 6. What is mindfulness meditation?
A) Dwelling on past mistakes repeatedly.
B) Planning for the future constantly.
C) Ignoring your surroundings completely.
D) Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
  • 7. What is a mantra?
A) A random collection of sounds.
B) A complicated math equation.
C) A grocery list.
D) A word or phrase repeated during meditation.
  • 8. What is a benefit of regular meditation?
A) Increased anxiety.
B) Permanent sleepiness.
C) Complete isolation from others.
D) Reduced stress.
  • 9. Is meditation a religious practice?
A) Meditation has nothing to do with religion.
B) Only monks can meditate.
C) Meditation can be practiced both religiously and secularly.
D) Meditation is only a religious practice.
  • 10. What role does silence play in meditation?
A) You must always have complete silence to meditate.
B) Silence allows you to observe your thoughts more clearly.
C) Silence will drive you crazy.
D) Silence is boring and unnecessary.
  • 11. What are guided meditations?
A) Meditations where you are lost in a maze.
B) Meditations led by a narrator.
C) Meditations that are unguided.
D) Meditations that require a physical guide.
  • 12. What is body scan meditation?
A) Getting a medical scan.
B) Trying to levitate.
C) Ignoring your physical sensations.
D) Paying attention to different parts of your body.
  • 13. How can meditation affect your emotional regulation?
A) It makes you emotionless.
B) It makes you extremely angry.
C) It has no effect on your emotions.
D) It can improve your ability to manage your emotions.
  • 14. What is walking meditation?
A) Meditating while walking slowly and mindfully.
B) Driving a car in circles.
C) Stumbling aimlessly.
D) Running as fast as you can.
  • 15. What is the purpose of a meditation cushion (zafu)?
A) To provide comfort and support during seated meditation.
B) To be used as a weapon.
C) To be used as a footrest.
D) To be thrown across the room.
  • 16. What does 'present moment awareness' mean in meditation?
A) Regretting the past.
B) Focusing on what is happening right now.
C) Ignoring reality.
D) Worrying about the future.
  • 17. What is compassion meditation (Metta)?
A) Hating yourself.
B) Being mean to everyone.
C) Cultivating feelings of love and kindness towards oneself and others.
D) Ignoring everyone else.
  • 18. Can you meditate with your eyes open?
A) Yes, you can meditate with eyes open or closed.
B) Meditation requires complete darkness.
C) You must stare intensely at a single point.
D) No, you must always close your eyes.
  • 19. What is the role of thoughts in meditation?
A) To analyze every thought in detail.
B) To suppress all thoughts.
C) To observe thoughts without judgment or attachment.
D) To believe every thought is true.
  • 20. How does meditation affect your brain?
A) It has no effect on your brain.
B) It can change brain structure and function over time.
C) It turns your brain into mush.
D) It shrinks your brain.
  • 21. What is visualization meditation?
A) Creating mental images to promote relaxation and focus.
B) Ignoring all sensory input.
C) Having hallucinations.
D) Watching TV during meditation.
  • 22. What are some common obstacles to meditation?
A) Winning the lottery.
B) Constant happiness.
C) Restlessness, boredom, and mind-wandering.
D) Perfect concentration from the start.
  • 23. What is the relationship between meditation and sleep?
A) Meditation has no effect on sleep.
B) Meditation replaces sleep.
C) Meditation causes insomnia.
D) Meditation can improve sleep quality.
  • 24. Is there a 'right' way to meditate?
A) The best way is the one that works for you.
B) There is only one correct method.
C) You must follow a guru's exact instructions.
D) Meditation is impossible to do correctly.
  • 25. How can meditation help with pain management?
A) It instantly eliminates all pain.
B) It can help change your perception of pain.
C) It makes pain worse.
D) It has no effect on pain.
  • 26. What is the role of expectation in meditation?
A) It's best to have no expectations and be open to the experience.
B) Set extremely high expectations for immediate results.
C) You must expect enlightenment.
D) Expect nothing and you'll get nothing.
  • 27. What is loving-kindness meditation focused on?
A) Generating feelings of hatred for all beings.
B) Ignoring the suffering of others.
C) Becoming completely detached from all emotions.
D) Generating feelings of warmth and compassion for all beings.
  • 28. Can meditation be combined with other practices, like yoga?
A) Combining meditation with anything else is dangerous.
B) Meditation should only be combined with extreme sports.
C) Yes, meditation can be combined with other practices.
D) No, meditation must be practiced in isolation.
  • 29. What is the role of breathing in meditation?
A) You should hold your breath.
B) Breathing is a common anchor for attention.
C) You should hyperventilate.
D) Breathing is irrelevant to meditation.
  • 30. What type of environment is best for a beginner meditator?
A) Quiet and calm
B) Loud and crowded
C) Brightly lit with distractions
D) Completely dark and disorienting
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