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