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Mara - Test
Contributed by: Bartlett
  • 1. In Buddhism, who is Mara the embodiment of?
A) Compassion
B) Truth
C) Desire and temptation
D) Wisdom
  • 2. Which historical period does the term 'Mara' primarily reference in Buddhist texts?
A) The Middle Ages
B) The time of the Buddha
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The Renaissance
  • 3. Mara is depicted as which of the following?
A) A tempter
B) A teacher
C) A warrior
D) A savior
  • 4. Mara is part of which major world religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
  • 5. What does Mara attempt to distract the Buddha from?
A) Traveling
B) Achieving enlightenment
C) Giving sermons
D) Performing miracles
  • 6. What does the name 'Mara' literally translate to in Pali?
A) Awakening
B) Life
C) Joy
D) Death
  • 7. Mara's most famous encounter was with whom?
A) The Buddha
B) Yogis
C) Brahma
D) Arjuna
  • 8. What is one way we can resist Mara's influence, according to teachings?
A) Mindfulness
B) Aggression
C) Indulgence
D) Isolation
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