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RELS 3305 Esotericism Buddhist Tantra Intro A

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1
What is the symbolic meaning of Vajravarahi's crown? Select the TRUE answer
She comes from the lineage of a royal family
She is detached from power, position & authority
She enjoys receiving offerings of crowned jewels
She has overcome selfishness
2
Which is FALSE about the development of Hindu/Buddhist Tantra?
Buddhist Tantric texts appeared centuries after the Buddha's death
The texts were written before the rituals were practiced
Hindu & Buddhist tantrikas borrowed from one another
3
Vajravarahi's association with a sow means that she has conquered _______ .
Desires
Hatred
Ignorance
Greed
4
Which is FALSE about the three branches of Buddhism?
Vajrayana was the last branch to develop
Theravada & Mahayana are most similar philosophically
The majority of disciples belonged to Mahayana
The Buddha came back in other lifetimes according to Mahayanists
5
True/False: This is the tallest Padmasambhava statue in the world
False
True
6
True/False: There are 6 stages of enlightenment in Theravada
True
False
7
Which is FALSE about Padmasambhava?
His students founded the Nyingma school
The name literally means "destroyer of evil"
He is also known as Guru Rinpoche
He introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet
8
What is the purpose of developing wisdom in Mahayana? Select the TRUE answer
To gain knowledge to help other beings
To free oneself from rebirth
To demonstrate one's power over others
To demonstrate one's power over evil