Buddhism

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Test: Buddhism

Identification (25 points)

Identify five of the following terms as completely as possible. Give not only the definition, but provide examples when relevant and provide any other information that would show your understanding of the term. (5 points each)

Buddha	Three Jewels	satori
Bodhisattva	Zen Buddhism	zazen
dhamma	Nirvana	koan
sangha	dukkha	sanzen
Eightfold Path

Short Answer ( 50 points)

Answer the first question (on the Four Noble Truths), then any one of the subsequent four. You will be answering two questions total. In both questions you must not only describe the concept or story, but explain the significance.

The Four Noble Truths

The Buddha’s Youth (as a prince)

The Bo Tree (or Budh Tree)

The flower sermon (The Buddha twirls a flower)

The sound of one hand

Essay (25 points)

Answer the following essay. Support your general statements with examples.

Why has Zen Buddhism developed the koan as a meditation tool? In answering this question, be sure to explain the Zen attitude toward reason, language, and direct religious experience.