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Buddhism Quiz

5 from 12 votes. 15,085 visitors' top results Created July 2012.

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This quiz will give users a general sense of compatibility with the various schools of Buddhism. Questions focus on distinguishing between the philosophies, beliefs, lifestyles, and practices of Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
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1. What happens after death?

We are reincarnated after going through an intermediate state between lives.
The mind-stream or storehouse-consciousness is transmitted to another body.
We have a chance of being reborn in the Pure Land, where the conditions for enlightenment are ripe.
We are reborn in one of the various realms of existence.
This is uncertain, so it is best not to speculate about the unknown.
None

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2. In terms of Buddhist texts, which do you reference the most?

The Pali Canon - the earliest written record of the Buddha's teachings as preserved in the Tipitaka - Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Generally only the Sutta Pitaka, mainly the first four Nikayas (books of discourses) of the historical Buddha.
Pureland Sutras
Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and/or Lotus Sutra
Lankavatara Sutra
Koans of Mumonkan, works of Linji/Rinzai
Shobogenzo and other texts by Dogen
Nagarjuna's writings
Tibetan treatises
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3. Which figure is most inspirational to you and serves as a source of guidance?

My guru
Amitabha
The Buddha
My roshi
I am my own guide.
Undecided

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4. Out of these modern-day Buddhist teachers, who do you most agree with?

The Dalai Lama and/or other Tibetan teachers
Thich Nhat Hanh
Ajahn Brahm, Bhikkhu Bodhi, et al.
Brad Warner or Stephen Batchelor
Ajahn Buddhadasa, Ajahn Sumedo, et al.
None

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5. Have you read the Mula-Madhyamaka-Karika?

Yes, it's one of my all-time favorites.
Mula what???
Not sure

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6. What is the aim of your practice?

To be reborn in Amitabha's Pure Land.
The Bodhisattva path: To help all sentient beings toward liberation.
Arahantship: Cutting off all greed, ignorance, and aversion in my own life.
No opinion

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7. What is the best way to describe the nature of the Buddha?

Fully enlightened being, the only one of this era.
Historical Buddha - he was a human like any other who managed to awaken to truth.
Three bodies of the Buddha - Dharmakaya, Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya
Eternal Buddha
Not sure

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8. What is your opinion of gods, hell realms, ghosts and other such things?

They are literal - they exist as physical realms that most people can't access in their current lifetime.
They are metaphorical - existing only as constructs of the mind.
A combination of literal and metaphorical.
No opinion

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9. Do you think there is Buddha Nature?

Yes, as a seed of potential.
No, there is no Buddha Nature.
Yes, the Buddha abides in all beings.
No opinion

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10. Which of these do you give most importance to?

Meditation
Studying the teachings of the Buddha
Prayer
Virtuous conduct
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11. What are you most likely to do in your spiritual practice?

Mantra recitation
Sitting meditation or walking meditation
Recite Amitofo
Just practice mindfulness
Read, a lot
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12. Which form of meditation do you engage in most?

Zazen
Metta - loving kindness
Vipassana
Ngondro
Mindfulness in daily living
Not applicable

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