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