- 1. Who is considered the founder of Zen Buddhism?
A) Bodhidharma
B) Confucius
C) Lao Tzu
D) Gautama Buddha
- 2. What is the practice of sitting meditation in Zen called?
A) Koan
B) Zazen
C) Nirvana
D) Satori
- 3. What is the Zen term for a sudden moment of enlightenment?
A) Satori
B) Kensho
C) Sangha
D) Dharma
- 4. What is the traditional Zen seat for meditation called?
A) Jikijitsu
B) Zafu
C) Roshi
D) Kinhin
- 5. Which Zen sect is known for its emphasis on koan practice?
A) Soto
B) Kwan Um
C) Rinzai
D) Obaku
- 6. Who wrote the classic book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind'?
A) Alan Watts
B) Thich Nhat Hanh
C) Shunryu Suzuki
D) D.T. Suzuki
- 7. What poetic form of expression is often used in Zen teaching to convey deeper truths?
A) Haiku
B) Epic
C) Sonnet
D) Limerick
- 8. What is the term for the practice of eating in silence and with mindfulness in Zen?
A) Rohatsu
B) Oryoki
C) Daisan
D) Teisho
- 9. What is the purpose of the Zen tradition of 'Dharma combat'?
A) To promote physical strength
B) To attain a state of inner peace
C) To debate doctrinal differences
D) To test a student's understanding and awaken insight
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