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Bhāvana Quiz

Bhāvana Quiz. What does b hāvana mean? . A. Sitting B. Cultivation C. Stretching. Wrong!.

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Bhāvana Quiz

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  1. BhāvanaQuiz

  2. What does bhāvanamean? A. Sitting B. Cultivation C. Stretching

  3. Wrong! • Bhāvana refers to the cultivation and development of the individual. It is also sometimes referred to as meditation. Buddhists are encouraged to develop themselves as this will further their understanding of the way things really are and also help them to generate merit. Next Question

  4. Correct! • Bhāvana refers to the cultivation and development of the individual. It is also sometimes referred to as meditation. Buddhists are encouraged to develop themselves as this will further their understanding of the way things really are and also help them to generate merit. Next Question

  5. How many forms of bhāvana are there? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5

  6. Wrong! • There are five types of bhāvanā: • citta-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • kāya-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • mettā-bhāvanā- (J I.196) • paññā-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • samādhi-bhāvanā- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question

  7. Correct! • There are five types of bhāvanā: • citta-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • kāya-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • mettā-bhāvanā- (J I.196) • paññā-bhāvanā- (D III. 219) • samādhi-bhāvanā- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question

  8. Bhāvanāis one of the Three Bases of Merit? True False

  9. Wrong! • Bhāvanais one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the PuññakiriyavatthuSutta(A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and ethical conduct (sīla). • Merit (puṇya/puñña) is an important concept within Buddhist thought. It is what is accumulated through good and wholesome deeds. The production of merit is important as it can have positive effects on the lives of individuals, generate desirable rebirths and also allow one to access higher levels of spiritual attainment Next Question

  10. Correct! • Bhāvanais one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the PuññakiriyavatthuSutta(A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and ethical conduct (sīla). • Merit (puṇya/puñña) is an important concept within Buddhist thought. It is what is accumulated through good and wholesome deeds. The production of merit is important as it can have positive effects on the lives of individuals, generate desirable rebirths and also allow one to access higher levels of spiritual attainment Next Question

  11. What acts of bhāvanacan the laity perform? A. Worship B. Pilgrimage C. Listening to a sermon

  12. Correct! For the laity acts of cultivation focus on devotional acts as these cause religious states of mind. This covers: • Worship (pūja) can take the form of prostrationns, circumambulation and the offering of flowers, lamps or incense. • Pilgrimage to holy sites such as Bodh Gaya, Sarnath and Lumbini. Also one can visit any local stūpas and relics. • Creation of images of the Buddha. • Listening to a sermon or Dharmatalk Next Question

  13. Preserving texts can be a form of bhāvana for the Saṅgha? True False

  14. Wrong! • For the Saṅgha the practice of bhāvana can take several forms: • The preservation of texts and scriptures. • Devotional practices much like those of the laity including pūja, pilgrimage and the creation of art and Buddha images. Next Question

  15. Correct! • For the Saṅgha the practice of bhāvana can take several forms: • The preservation of texts and scriptures. • Devotional practices much like those of the laity including pūja, pilgrimage and the creation of art and Buddha images. Next Question

  16. What would this statue be used for? (Myanmar, 2009)

  17. What would the statue in the previous picture be used for? A. Punishment B. Meditation C. Initiating novices

  18. Wrong! • This statue of a corpse is used by monks as a tool for meditation as it makes them reflect on the nature of life and reality (Myanmar, 2009). Next Question

  19. Correct! • This statue of a corpse is used by monks as a tool for meditation as it makes them reflect on the nature of life and reality (Myanmar, 2009). Next Question

  20. What is anusmṛti? A. Separation B. Recollection C. Dejection

  21. Wrong! • Meditation can take the form of recollections (anusmṛti/anussati) of the Buddha, Saṅgha and Dharma. • Recollections can be seen as the basis on ‘calm’ (śamatha/samatha) meditation. This form of meditation stills the mind, it is understood to be a vital tool in developing concentration. Next Question

  22. Correct! • Meditation can take the form of recollections (anusmṛti/anussati) of the Buddha, Saṅgha and Dharma. • Recollections can be seen as the basis on ‘calm’ (śamatha/samatha) meditation. This form of meditation stills the mind, it is understood to be a vital tool in developing concentration. Next Question

  23. Vipaśyanā is insight meditation? True False

  24. Wrong! • Once one has calmed the mind then they can engage in insight’ (vipaśyanā/vipassanā) meditation. This form of meditation allows the individual to gain insight into the true nature of reality. Next Question

  25. Correct! • Once one has calmed the mind then they can engage in insight’ (vipaśyanā/vipassanā) meditation. This form of meditation allows the individual to gain insight into the true nature of reality. Next Question

  26. What is citta-bhāvanā? A. Development of concentration B. Development of the body C. Development of the mind

  27. Wrong! Citta-bhāvanā is one of the forms of bhāvanāas listed earlier: • citta-bhāvanā- development of the mind (D III. 219) • kāya-bhāvanā- development of the body (D III. 219) • mettā-bhāvanā- development of loving kindness (J I.196) • paññā-bhāvanā- development of wisdom (D III. 219) • samādhi-bhāvanā- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question

  28. Correct! Citta-bhāvanā is one of the forms of bhāvanā as listed earlier: • citta-bhāvanā- development of the mind (D III. 219) • kāya-bhāvanā- development of the body (D III. 219) • mettā-bhāvanā- development of loving kindness (J I.196) • paññā-bhāvanā- development of wisdom (D III. 219) • samādhi-bhāvanā- development of concentration (A I. 44) Next Question

  29. Merit has nothing to do with karma? True False

  30. Wrong! • Merit is essentially good karma. • Karma or kamma can be translated as ‘action’. • In brahmanical society it was initially understood in terms of ritual behaviour. If one performed a certain ritual action it would have a specific result. • Ideas concerning karma evolved and all actions were understood to cause an effect. Actions performed by an individual would cause some sort of effect on the individual in this life, or even in a later life.

  31. Correct! • Merit is essentially good karma. • Karma or kamma can be translated as ‘action’. • In brahmanical society it was initially understood in terms of ritual behaviour. If one performed a certain ritual action it would have a specific result. • Ideas concerning karma evolved and all actions were understood to cause an effect. Actions performed by an individual would cause some sort of effect on the individual in this life, or even in a later life.

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