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