Mara
  • 1. In Buddhism, who is Mara the embodiment of?
A) Wisdom
B) Compassion
C) Desire and temptation
D) Truth
  • 2. Which historical period does the term 'Mara' primarily reference in Buddhist texts?
A) The Renaissance
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The time of the Buddha
D) The Middle Ages
  • 3. Mara is depicted as which of the following?
A) A savior
B) A teacher
C) A tempter
D) A warrior
  • 4. What does Mara attempt to distract the Buddha from?
A) Achieving enlightenment
B) Traveling
C) Performing miracles
D) Giving sermons
  • 5. What does the name 'Mara' literally translate to in Pali?
A) Awakening
B) Life
C) Death
D) Joy
  • 6. Mara's most famous encounter was with whom?
A) Brahma
B) The Buddha
C) Yogis
D) Arjuna
  • 7. What is one way we can resist Mara's influence, according to teachings?
A) Mindfulness
B) Isolation
C) Indulgence
D) Aggression
  • 8. Mara is part of which major world religion?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Christianity
D) Hinduism
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