Zen Buddhism Practices
  • 1. What is zazen in Zen Buddhism?
A) Vegetarian diet
B) Meditation practice
C) Prayer ritual
D) Physical exercise
  • 2. What is a sesshin retreat in Zen Buddhism?
A) Community service event
B) Intensive meditation retreat
C) Fasting period
D) Pilgrimage journey
  • 3. What is the purpose of bowing in Zen practice?
A) To improve flexibility
B) To express respect and gratitude
C) To ask for forgiveness
D) To signal the start of meditation
  • 4. Which famous Zen master emphasized the practice of mindfulness in daily activities?
A) Bodhidharma
B) Dogen
C) Hakuin Ekaku
D) Thich Nhat Hanh
  • 5. The Five Precepts in Zen Buddhism are guidelines for what?
A) Intellectual development
B) Financial success
C) Ethical conduct
D) Physical health
  • 6. Dogen, the founder of the Soto school of Zen, emphasized what method of meditation?
A) Visualization
B) Breath counting
C) Koan practice
D) Shikantaza
  • 7. Which Zen tradition is known for its emphasis on the use of the kyosaku (teacher's stick) during meditation?
A) Fuke
B) Rinzai
C) Obaku
D) Soto
  • 8. What is the significance of the zafu cushion in zazen practice?
A) Musical instrument
B) Support for sitting meditation
C) Footrest
D) Decoration
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