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A2 Buddhism
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1
Finish the quote from the Heart Sutra : “Form is emptiness..."
"Emptiness is form”
"Emptiness is the norm”
"Emptiness is forlorn”
"Emptiness is corn"
2
Identify one way feature that means Buddhism may not be compatible with science
Miracles
Rejection of Blind Faith
Emphasis on Reason
Cosmology
3
Finish quote from Dalai Lama: “If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then..."
"Deep thinking is needed"
"suffering unfolds"
"Buddhism will have to change"
"Buddhism always wins"
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Monks & wise men, just as a goldsmith would test gold ... My teaching is a means of practice...
...That you should follow
...Not something to hold onto or worship
...work on your own salvation
...that must be obeyed
5
What did the Dalai Lama claim Buddhism can bring to science?
Reason
Deep Ethics
Faith
Deep Thinking
6
What did Ron Epstein claim "Buddhism cherishes and science ignores"?
The principle of compassion
The principle of non-harming and respect for all
The principle of faith
The principle of reason
7
Thich Nhat Hanh compared classical science and quantum mechanics to what Mahayana concept?
Ekayana
Conventional and Ultimate Truth
Bodhisattva
Shunyata
8
Finish Cush's quote : "Shinran taught sinful humankind [...]"
"Must be like goldsmiths testing gold."
"must throw themselves totally at the mercy of Amitabha."
"must be a lamp unto themselves!"
"Must work on their own salvation with diligence"
9
In which parable does the Buddha warn about the dangers of avoiding metaphysical speculation?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Handful of Leaves
The Parable of the Poisoned Arrow
The Parable of the Burning House
10
What do some scholars like Brazier and Sangharakshita say demonstrates faith in Buddhism?
Going for Refuge
Meditation
Dana (Giving)
Following Dasa Sila
11
Schrodinger's Cat is sometimes used to express what scientific theory?
Gravity
Quantum Mechanics
The Big Bang
Theory of Relativity
12
Identify one feature that makes Buddhism compatible with science
Miracles
Cosmology
The work of the Dalai Lama
Avoidance of Blind Faith
13
What is the name of the Sutta in which the Buddha encouraged his followers to test everything?
Kalama Sutta
Dhammacakkappatvattana Sutta
Upali Sutta
Heart Sutta
14
Some scholars have attempted to compare quantum mechanics/physics to what Mahayana concept?
The Bodhisattva
Ekayana
Shunyata
Two Levels of Truth
15
What event demonstrates the existence of miracles in Buddhism?
The Buddha's birth accounts
The 4 Sights
The Buddha's last words
The Buddha's first sermon
16
Why do Cho and Squier claim that Buddhist cosmology is ripe for scientific scepticism?
Because of the Pali Canon and its teachings
Because they reject blind faith
Because it affirms life after death
Because of the role of the Buddha
17
Who's cat is simultaneously dead and alive?
Timothy's Cat
Rahula's Cat
Mahayana's Cat
Schrodinger's Cat
18
The Mind and Life Institute’s Mission Statement says that it's mission is to do what?
Make science think
Promote flourishing by integrating science & contemplation
Make Buddhism more engaged
Alleviate suffering
19
What is the name of the institute started by the Dalai Lama?
Mind the Gap Institute
Mind and Body Institute
Mind and Life Institute
Mind and Soul Institute
20
What term does the scholar Flanagan use to describe the more supernatural elements of Buddhism?
gods and their baggage
Gods, ghosts and ghouls
Hocus Pocus
Witchery-Do
21
Who said" If ...any religion ...could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.”
Oprah Winfrey
Albert Einstein
Cush
Richard Dawkins
22
What is the Buddhist term for faith?
Upaya
Shunyata
Triratna
Sraddha
23
Which school of Buddhism demonstrates faith in Amitabha?
Nichiren
Jodo Shin Shu
Zen
Pure Land
24
How did Flanagan describe type of Buddhism that could be taken seriously in Western society?
A Buddhism divorced from rebirth, heaven and hells
Tame kind of Buddhism -'Buddhism naturalised'
An agnostic Buddhism
A godless religion
25
Who said : "The experiential and emotional dimension of Buddhism [...]is extremely important"?
Harvey
Cush
Keown
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