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The Fundamental Wisdom Of The Middle Way
Contributed by: Henderson
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way'?
A) Confucius
B) Lao Tzu
C) Buddha
D) Nagarjuna
  • 2. What does 'Madhyamaka' literally mean?
A) Perfect Wisdom
B) Empty Path
C) Middle Way
D) Great Vehicle
  • 3. How many chapters are in the Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way?
A) 18
B) 30
C) 24
D) 27
  • 4. What does Nagarjuna mean by 'emptiness'?
A) Mental construct
B) Lack of inherent existence
C) Complete nothingness
D) Divine absence
  • 5. How does Nagarjuna describe the relationship between cause and effect?
A) They are the same
B) Cause precedes effect
C) Effect creates cause
D) Neither identical nor different
  • 6. What is the 'two truths' doctrine in Madhyamaka?
A) Human and divine truth
B) Conventional and ultimate truth
C) Temporal and eternal truth
D) Relative and absolute truth
  • 7. What does Nagarjuna say about time?
A) Time is eternal
B) Time is an illusion
C) Only present moment is real
D) Past, present, and future are interdependent
  • 8. How does Nagarjuna approach the Four Noble Truths?
A) They are metaphorical
B) They are provisional teachings
C) They are valid conventionally but empty ultimately
D) They are absolute truths
  • 9. What is Nagarjuna's view on nirvana?
A) It is union with God
B) It is the cessation of all conceptual proliferation
C) It is eternal bliss
D) It is a heavenly realm
  • 10. What does Nagarjuna say about motion?
A) It cannot be established ultimately
B) It is an illusion of senses
C) It proves change is real
D) It is divine movement
  • 11. How does Nagarjuna view the relationship between whole and parts?
A) They are identical
B) Neither can exist independently
C) Whole is more real than parts
D) Parts are more real than whole
  • 12. What does Nagarjuna say about the relationship between emptiness and conventional reality?
A) Emptiness makes conventional reality possible
B) They are completely separate
C) Conventional reality creates emptiness
D) Emptiness negates conventional reality
  • 13. What does Nagarjuna mean by 'freedom from extremes'?
A) Balancing good and evil
B) Moderation in all things
C) Avoiding strong opinions
D) Not clinging to any position
  • 14. What is the ultimate purpose of understanding emptiness?
A) Magical powers
B) Social reform
C) Intellectual satisfaction
D) Liberation from suffering
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