Tibetan Book Of The Dead by Robert Thurman
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) To guide the dead through the afterlife
B) To outline Buddhist rituals
C) To document Tibetan history
D) To provide meditation techniques
  • 2. Which Tibetan term is synonymous with 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Sutra of Golden Light
B) Bardo Thodol
C) Dharma Sangraha
D) Lamrim Chenmo
  • 3. Who is considered the author of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Padmasambhava
B) Tsongkhapa
C) Shakyamuni Buddha
D) Atisha
  • 4. What do the 'bardo' states refer to?
A) The intermediate states between death and rebirth
B) Types of reincarnation
C) Different realms of existence
D) Stages of meditation
  • 5. What is the significance of the clear light in the Chikhai Bardo?
A) It shows attachment to the material world
B) It is a warning sign
C) It signifies fear and confusion
D) It represents ultimate reality or enlightenment
  • 6. What is the ultimate goal of 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'?
A) Achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth
B) Gain material wealth
C) Find a suitable rebirth
D) Attain a higher social status
  • 7. What is taught to be practiced during one's lifetime according to the text?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Extreme asceticism
C) Mindfulness and compassion
D) Isolation from society
  • 8. Which notable figure popularized 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' in the West?
A) Robert Thurman
B) Dalai Lama
C) Alan Watts
D) Chogyam Trungpa
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