Tibetan Buddhism
  • 1. Who is considered the founder of Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Bodhidharma
B) Tsongkhapa
C) Padmasambhava
D) Dalai Lama
  • 2. What is the purpose of Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags?
A) To spread blessings and prayers on the wind
B) For decoration
C) To ward off evil spirits
D) To bring good luck
  • 3. What is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of 'Tonglen'?
A) Mantra recitation
B) Offering ritual cakes
C) Sending and receiving meditation
D) Prostrations
  • 4. Who is the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Karmapa
B) Dalai Lama
C) Panchen Lama
D) Sakya Trizin
  • 5. What is the significance of the 'Dharmachakra' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) A sacred mountain
B) A ritual dance performed by monks
C) The Wheel of Dharma symbolizing teachings of the Buddha
D) A type of meditation posture
  • 6. What is the meaning of the Tibetan Buddhist term 'Dzogchen'?
A) Path of Renunciation
B) The Great Perfection
C) Middle Way
D) Renewed Effort
  • 7. What is the purpose of the 'Dakini' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) To assist practitioners on the path to enlightenment
B) To guard sacred texts
C) To lead meditation sessions
D) To perform rituals
  • 8. What is the primary color associated with the 'Tibetan Buddhism tradition?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 9. What is the significance of the 'dorje' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) A ritual object symbolizing the thunderbolt of enlightenment
B) A type of dance
C) A sacred chant
D) A ceremonial robe
  • 10. What is the purpose of 'Kapala' in Tibetan Buddhist rituals?
A) Skull cup used for offerings
B) A musical instrument
C) A type of incense
D) A ceremonial headdress
  • 11. What does the Tibetan term 'Lama' mean in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Meditation technique
B) Monastery leader
C) Enlightened being
D) Spiritual teacher or guru
  • 12. What is the purpose of 'Drolma Lhakhang' in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Ritual drumming hall
B) School for Buddhist studies
C) Chapel dedicated to the goddess Tara
D) Monastic library
  • 13. Which Tibetan Buddhist practice involves creating complex geometric patterns as a meditative and ritual practice?
A) Puja
B) Bardo
C) Mandala
D) Mantra
  • 14. What is the symbolic hand gesture used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals and practices called?
A) Bardo
B) Mantra
C) Mudra
D) Puja
  • 15. Which mountain is considered sacred in Tibetan Buddhism?
A) Mount Everest
B) Mount Kailash
C) Mount Sinai
D) Machu Picchu
  • 16. What is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of preparing for and facing death called?
A) Samatha
B) Tonglen
C) Phowa
D) Ngondro
  • 17. What is the Tibetan Buddhist term for the intermediate state between death and rebirth?
A) Samsara
B) Nirvana
C) Bardo
D) Karma
  • 18. Which Tibetan Buddhist school focuses on the teachings of Padmasambhava and is often associated with the practice of Dzogchen?
A) Kagyu
B) Gelug
C) Sakya
D) Nyingma
  • 19. Which Tibetan Buddhist term refers to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth?
A) Nirvana
B) Samsara
C) Karma
D) Dharma
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