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