| A Buddhist should... | Understand the law of cause and effect |
| What is the purpose of taking refuge in the Triple Gem? | To have faith in oneself and take refuge in one's intrinsic nature. |
| The ______ is like ____ that _____ all beings. The _____ is like _____ that _____ all beings. The _____ is like a _____ that enables the ______ of merit and virtue | The Buddha is like light that nurtures all beings. The Dharma is like water that nourishes all beings. The Sangha is like a field that enables the planting of merit and virtue |
| While the Five Precepts may seem like five separate aspects, in essence, there is only one core precept: | To not violate others |
| According to the Buddha, what is the cure for mental affliction? | Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path |
| How did Samantabhadra Bodhisattva cultivate to resolve suffering and cause? | Power of practice |
| What are the Six Paramitas? | Generosity, precept-keeping, forbearance, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. |
| Right View in the Noble Eightfold Path means to have: | The correct understanding and principles of cause and effect |
| Right Thought in the Noble Eightfold Path means to have: | A mind free from erroneous and delusional thoughts, greed, or desires |
| “When disaster strikes, people get hurt or die. However, since everything in this world is _______________, we should treat this as an opportunity to learn and to strive.” | impermanent |
| What is the true purpose of understanding suffering in life? | To train, educate, and sustain ourselves through adversity and hardship in
order to find joy |
| What process does the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination explain | Cycle of birth and rebirth |
| All teachings expounded by The Buddha has the primary purpose of: | remedying all minds |
| What is nirvana? | A state of mind that is purified |
| What are the first six consciousness? | Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind |
| Unconditional loving-kindness involves the act of: | Being kind and compassionate even towards those whom one does not have
affinities with |
| "To enter theWay, aspiration is paramount; only with an _______ can Buddhahood be attained." | Aspiring mind |
| "That which is unbreakable is not a diamond but _______." | A vow |
| A higher level of generosity than that of monetary donation is: | Volunteering one's time, Speak well of others' good deeds, Sharing one's skill and expertise. |
| Which Dharma instrument symbolizes diligence in Buddhism? | the wooden fish |
| According to the Great Perfection of Wisdom Treatise, which of the Six Perfections is the foundation for achieving the other five? | diligence |
| Which is a correct description of Chan? | It is lively. It can only be awakened to. It must be cultivated and
experienced in daily life |
| Which is a correct description of bodhisattva prajna wisdom? | Understand the intrinsic empty nature and that nothing is to be attained
even in the practice of Six Perfections |
| What is the Fo Guang Shan way of practicing the Four Immeasurables as taught in the Avatamsaka Sutra: | Give others faith (is Kindness); Give others hope (is Compassion); Give others
Joy (is Joy); Give others convenience (is Equanimity). Give with prajna wisdom. |
| What are the the Four Means of Embracing practice? | Generosity, kind words, altruism, empathy |
| When Buddha is revered as ‘the honoured one among two-legged beings’, the two legs means human beings, and also which of the followings? | The two legs of cultivation, being merit and wisdom |
| Which of the following can we practice to achieve world peace? | If all (individuals, organizations and governments) apply Six Points of Reverent
Harmony |
| Where is the Dharma? | Dharma is in all worldly phenomena |
| How should we deal with suffering and attain Buddhahood? | Rely on self, rely on Dharma, rely on nothing else |
| _____faith is better than ____faith, ____ faith is better than ____ faith, and ____ faith is better than ____ faith. | No faith is better than wrong faith, blind faith is better than no faith, and right faith is better than blind faith. |
| “_______” is a phrase found at the beginning of almost every Buddhist sutra. | “Thus have I heard” is a phrase found at the beginning of almost every Buddhist sutra. |
| Buddhist practice emphasized “deepened impression through accumulated hearing,” one should strive to listen _____, _____, and _____. | Buddhist practice emphasized “deepened impression through accumulated hearing,” one should strive to listen mindfully, skillfully, and attentively. |
| In Buddhism, practitioners who wish to cultivate should enter Samadhi through “_____, _____, and _____.” | In Buddhism, practitioners who wish to cultivate should enter Samadhi through “listening, contemplating, and practicing.” |
| Listening and contemplation of the Dharma must be followed by practice in order for _____, ______, and the task of benefiting _____ to be possible. | Listening and contemplation of the Dharma must be followed by practice in order for self-realization, self-awakening, and the task of benefiting sentient beings to be possible. |
| The Triple Gem – _____, _____, and _____ – is the core of Buddhist faith. | The Triple Gem – Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha – is the core of Buddhist faith. |
| The Buddha is the _____, Dharma is the _____ and Sangha is the _____. | The Buddha is the founder, Dharma is the truth and Sangha is the teacher. |
| What is the meaning of taking Refuge in the Triple Gem? | To have faith in oneself and to take refuge in one’s intrinsic nature. |
| _______ is the first step to learning Buddhism, while ______ is faith in practice. | Taking refuge is the first step to learning Buddhism, while upholding the Five Precepts is faith in practice. |
| The Five Precepts in Buddhism—refrain from _____, refrain from _____, refrain from ______, refrain from ______ and refrain from ______. | The Five Precepts in Buddhism—refrain from killing, refrain from stealing, refrain from sexual misconduct, refrain from lying and refrain from intoxicants. |
| The Five Precepts may seem like five separate aspect, but fundamentally speaking, there is only one core precept: | to not violate others |
| The Buddha originally established precepts to maintain _____ and _____ within the _____ so that righteous Dharma will prevail in the world. | The Buddha originally established precepts to maintain harmony and purity within the Sangha so that righteous Dharma will prevail in the world. |
| There are three categories of pure precepts in Mahayana Buddhism: | Precepts of rites, precepts of virtues, precepts to benefit sentient beings. |
| Upholding precepts does not mean adhering strictly to the form of the precepts; instead, one must apply the ______ of precepts. Precepts depend on the _____ not just following to written clauses | Upholding precepts does not mean adhering strictly to the form of the precepts; instead, one must apply the essence of precepts. Precepts depend on the intention not just following to written clauses |
| The Buddha chose to teach the Four Noble Truth to the five bhiksus during the first turning of the Dharma wheel. The Four Noble Truths are: | Suffering, cause, cessation, and the path. |
| In Mahayana Buddhism, who are the Four Great Bodhisattvas? | Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva,Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva |
| How did the four great bodhisattvas complete the bodhisattva path? | By actualizing the Four Means of Embracing and the Six Paramitas as practices of cultivation. |
| Dharma does not merely explain the phenomena of the universe and the human condition through the Four Noble Truths; the Dharma seeks to resolve them by _____, ______, and ______. | Dharma does not merely explain the phenomena of the universe and the human condition through the Four Noble Truths; the Dharma seeks to resolve them by integrating vows, cultivation, and actualization. |
| The Four Noble Truths provide the skillful means to liberation as they lead to the
development of the _____ and the _____. | The Four Noble Truths provide the skillful means to liberation as they lead to the
development of the Four Universal Vows and the Six Paramitas |
| Buddhism encourages people to make vows because faith requires _____ and ______ to reach the established goal. | Buddhism encourages people to make vows because faith requires aspiration and motivation to reach the established goal. |
| The Noble Eightfold Paths are Right ____, Right _____, Right _____, Right ____, Right ____, Right ____, Right _____ and Right _____. | The Noble Eightfold Paths are Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. |
| According to Venerable Master Hsing Yun, suffering is a form of ____, a form of
____, a form of ____ and a type _____. | According to Venerable Master Hsing Yun, suffering is a form of education, a form of strength, a form of sustenance and a type training. |
| Emptiness is not non-existence; it means to be “without” – more specifically, to be without _____, without _____, without _____, or without ______. The capacity of “emptiness” is one without _____. | Emptiness is not non-existence; it means to be “without” – more specifically, to be without measure, without boundaries, without restrictions, or without end. The capacity of “emptiness” is one without limitations. |
| The Buddhist concept of “non-self” does not mean that one is _____; it means the "self" is in a constant state of _____. | The Buddhist concept of “non-self” does not mean that one is non-existent; it means the "self" is in a constant state of change. |
| Non-self refers to the ability to accept suffering or happiness, to tolerate abundance or scarcity, to be important or unimportant. Non-self means a “self” that has _____ _____. | Non-self refers to the ability to accept suffering or happiness, to tolerate abundance or scarcity, to be important or unimportant. Non-self means a “self” that has infinite possibilities. |
| Sakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree; he was awakened to the truth of the universe and life – _____ _____. Everything in this world is reliant on _____ and supported by _____ to give rise to effects | Sakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree; he was awakened to the truth of the universe and life – dependent origination. Everything in this world is reliant on causes and supported by conditions to give rise to effects |
| To understand the law of cause and effect, and karmic retribution, one must understand what is meant by the saying: “Present life experiences are the ____ __ _____ in the past life. Present life deeds will be the cause of future life experiences.” | To understand the law of cause and effect, and karmic retribution, one must understand what is meant by the saying: “Present life experiences are the results of deeds in the past life. Present life deeds will be the cause of future life experiences.” |
| The saying, “One reaps what one sows” elaborates the connection between _____, _____,and _____ _____. | The saying, “One reaps what one sows” elaborates the connection between cause, effect,and karmic results. |
| In Buddhism, the ______ of wholesome and unwholesome causes and effects stretch across the _____ time periods – from past to present, from present to future, and from future to beyond. This also known as the cycle of _____, _____, and _____. | In Buddhism, the consequences of wholesome and unwholesome causes and effects stretch across the three time periods – from past to present, from present to future, and from future to beyond. This also known as the cycle of affliction, karma, and suffering. |
| Karma refers to _____ which will surely yield _____. | Karma refers to actions which will surely yield results. |
| Human life spans across three time periods – past, present, and future. Buddhism explains this process with the cycle of the _____ ____ __ _____ _____: 1. _____, 2. _____, 3. _____, 4. _____, 5. _____, 6. _____, 7. ______, 8. ______, 9. _____, 10. _____, 11. _____, and 12. ______ and _____. | Human life spans across three time periods – past, present, and future. Buddhism explains this process with the cycle of the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination: 1. Ignorance, 2. Mental Formation, 3. Consciousness, 4. Name and Form, 5. Six Sense Organs, 6. Contact, 7. Feeling, 8. Craving, 9. Clinging, 10. Becoming, 11. Birth, and 12. Aging and Death. |
| The principle of cyclic existence enables one to transcend the bonds of divine control. It allows one to clearly understand that destiny is controlled not by gods or deities, but by one’s _____. | The principle of cyclic existence enables one to transcend the bonds of divine control. It allows one to clearly understand that destiny is controlled not by gods or deities, but by one’s karma. |
| Cyclic existence offers opportunities for life to change and start anew. It allows the possibility of realizing one’s _____ and ______ for the past mistakes. | Cyclic existence offers opportunities for life to change and start anew. It allows the possibility of realizing one’s aspirations and atoning for the past mistakes. |
| What are the Six Sense Organs? | Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind |
| When one truly cultivates the six sense organs, one thus practices the ____ ____ in the human world. | When one truly cultivates the six sense organs, one thus practices the Right Path in the human world. |
| There are ten analogies to assist in the implicit understanding of the mind and its
appearances. The mind is described as being like a _____, a flash of _____, a wild _____, a _____, an _____, a _____, a ____, an ever-flowing ____, a _____, and _____. | There are ten analogies to assist in the implicit understanding of the mind and its
appearances. The mind is described as being like a monkey, a flash of lightning, a wild deer, a thief, an adversary, a page, a king, an ever-flowing spring, a painter, and space. |
