Exam 6: Buddhism: Awakening the World

In a mandala, the inner most ring usually represents __________.

Why do statues of the Buddha look like the people in the region in which they are kept?

An arhat is a spiritually pure guide in the Mahayana tradition.

The anjali is a(n) __________.

Part of the dharma are a set of basic precepts. For lay Buddhists, there are __________.

What were some of the ways Buddhism began to grow in influence in the West?

The statements, "I take refuge in the Buddha," "I take refuge in the sangha," and "I take refuge in the dharma" are known as __________.

What are some of the chief differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?

Tibetan Buddhism is a part of the Theravada tradition.

Another name for Vajrayana Buddhism is __________.

One way of taking refuge in the Buddha is to __________.

A(n) ________ is a sacred verbal formula repeated in prayer and meditation.

Theravada Buddhists recognize a(n) ________ as someone who has achieved spiritual excellence.

A set of instructions given by the Buddha to his followers are __________.

What is the relationship between the five precepts and other, more detailed rules, for Buddhists?

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for someone who joins a Sangha?

According to the text, which of the following is a reason permanent monasteries were established?

Name three of the five basic precepts, and explain their importance.

In some cases, meditation techniques have been scientifically verified as producing increased brain activity.

A sacred teaching given by the Buddha to his followers, is called a(n) ________.