Meditation / Buddhism

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Meditation and Buddhism Quiz

Test your knowledge on meditation and Buddhism with our engaging quiz! Dive into various aspects of mindfulness, Buddhist cosmology, and meditation techniques.

11 thought-provoking questions
Challenge yourself and learn new facts!
Perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike!

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by MeditatingMind42

Which of these is a quote by the Buddha according to Buddhist scripture?

I am a finger pointing to the moon. Don’t look at me; look at the moon.

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.

Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.

The book ‘Altered Traits’ by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson discusses research on meditation and aims to report only the benefits of meditation found by studies that are well-designed. Which is of these is not a scientifically proven benefit of meditation in long-term meditators (between 1000-10000 hours of practice) mentioned in Altered Traits?

Lower cortisol levels

Improvements in attention (e.g. Less mind-wandering)

Improvements in the molecular markers of cellular aging

Higher quality of sleep

In Buddhist cosmology, what is a Maha Kalpa?

The world comprised of all members of the animal kingdom that are capable of feeling suffering, regardless of size.

A time unit describing the time period between the creation of a cosmos and its destruction.

A hungry ghost

A Being living in the ‘Ābhĝsvara worlds’ whose mental state is characterised by delight and joy.

In the Buddhist tradition, the five hindrances are identified as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives. Which of these is not one of the five hindrances?

1. Sensory desire

2. Sloth and torpor

3. Pride

4. Doubt

5. Restlessness and worry

Type the number, and for a bonus point the missing hindrance :)

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