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Sīla Quiz

Sīla Quiz. What does sīla mean?. A. Wisdom B. Skilful Means C. Ethical Conduct. Wrong!. Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner.

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Sīla Quiz

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  1. Sīla Quiz

  2. What does sīla mean? A. Wisdom B. Skilful Means C. Ethical Conduct

  3. Wrong! • Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner. • This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes. • Prajñā can be translated as wisdom. • Skilful means is a translation of upāyakauśalya. Next Question

  4. Correct! • Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner. • This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes. • Prajñā can be translated as wisdom. • Skilful means is a translation of upāyakauśalya. Next Question

  5. Which of the following are categorised in the Eight-Fold Path as being Sīla? A. Right view, right intention, right livelihood B. Right speech, right action, right livelihood C. Right speech, right view, right action

  6. Wrong! • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be sīla are right speech, right action, right livelihood. • Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (prajña/pañña). • Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (samādhi). Next Question

  7. Correct! • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be sīla are right speech, right action, right livelihood. • Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (prajña/pañña). • Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (samādhi). Next Question

  8. What does right livelihood entail? A. Being in a job that does not cause harm B. Being in a job where you strive by any means necessary C. Being in a job that requires physical labour

  9. Wrong! • Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods. Next Question

  10. Correct! • Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods. Next Question

  11. Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit along with? A. Generosity (dāna) and cultivation (bhāvana) B. Generosity (dāna) and compassion (karuṇā) C. Compassion (karuṇā) and cultivation (bhāvana)

  12. Wrong! • Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and cultivation/meditation (bhāvana). Next Question

  13. Correct! • Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and cultivation/meditation (bhāvana). Next Question

  14. What is not one of the Five Precepts? A. Refrain from harming living creatures B. Refrain from taking what is not given C. Refrain from all sexual activity

  15. Wrong! • The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: • Refrain from harming living creatures • Refrain from taking what is not given • Refrain from sexual misconduct • Refrain from false speech • Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness. Next Question

  16. Correct! • The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: • Refrain from harming living creatures • Refrain from taking what is not given • Refrain from sexual misconduct • Refrain from false speech • Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness. Next Question

  17. On special occasions lay Buddhists can demonstrate ethical conduct by not sleeping on a luxurious bed? True False

  18. Wrong! • For those in the laity who want to there are additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: • Refrain from eating after midday • Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume • Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds. Next Question

  19. Correct! • For those in the laity who want to there are additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: • Refrain from eating after midday • Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume • Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds. Next Question

  20. How many precepts do novices follow? A. 8 B. 10 C. 15

  21. Wrong! • Novices follow the Ten Precepts which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: • Refrain from harming living creatures • Refrain from taking what is not given • Refrain from sexual activity • Refrain from false speech • Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness • Refrain from eating at the forbidden time • Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing • Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands • Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed • Refrain from accepting gold or silver Next Question

  22. Correct! • Novices follow the Ten Precepts which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: • Refrain from harming living creatures • Refrain from taking what is not given • Refrain from sexual activity • Refrain from false speech • Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness • Refrain from eating at the forbidden time • Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing • Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands • Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed • Refrain from accepting gold or silver Next Question

  23. How many rules are there that result in instant dismissal from the Saṅgha? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5

  24. Wrong! • There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: • Engaging in sexual intercourse • Taking what is not given • Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life • False claims of spiritual attainments. Next Question

  25. Correct! • There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: • Engaging in sexual intercourse • Taking what is not given • Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life • False claims of spiritual attainments. Next Question

  26. It is possible to ordain as a monk for a short period of time? True False

  27. Wrong! • In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.

  28. Correct! • In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.

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