2nd Quarter World Religion

Which is true about the Vajrayana or Tribetan tradition of Buddhism?
It sees itself as embodying both the teaching and meditation practice of the Theravada monks,
as well as the teaching of the emptiness of all conditioned things that is distinctive to Mahayana
philosophy.
The Buddhist tradition which regards itself as “great” both in its interpretations of the Buddha’s
teaching and in its openness to a broader group of people, especially lay people
Mahayana
True or False: The Buddha spoke of five types of suffering.
False
True or False: The Theravada tradition sees Shakyamuni Buddha as central.
True
The ideal religious figure in the Mahayana tradition
Bodhisattva
A syllable or phrase for chanting or meditation, containing within it the sacred power and cosmic
energies of a Buddha or bodhisattva
Mantra
Which of the following is/are included as not a type of dukha (suffering) the Buddha spoke of?
The suffering which is inevitable
According to Buddha tradition, the only way to achieve freedom is to develop which of the
following habits?
Right relationships
Which of the following is/are not included in the five precepts at the foundation of all morality?
Not cheating
The ideal spiritual model of Theravada Buddhism who attains nirvana and have perfected their
discipline such that defilements and desires are extinguished
Arahants
He argues that we naturally have four specific moral virtues, namely, commiseration, shame,
respect, and approval
Mencius
The ideal society which in practical terms means small farming families and communities.
Primitive simplicity
This recommends pursuing the path of emptiness as a means of becoming united with the Tao
Classic of Complete Emptiness
What stream of Taoism concerns in the pursuit of immortality?
Philosophical Taoism
What were the major themes which Confucius focused on?
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Ritual conduct, humanity, filial obedience, and good government
What is the most well-known aspect of Mencius’ thought?
the inherent goodness of people
Leaders must abandon common notions of governance, which typically involve authoritatively
imposing their wills on the people
minimal governing
According to Taoist tradition, this both creates and sustains everything that exists.
Tao
What did Confucius emphasize on the concept of filial obedience?
The importance of obedience towards the superior for it is a sign of respect
We need to eliminate knowledge and act spontaneously through natural intuition.
Wu-hshin
Which is not true about the Dao de Jing?
Composed in a popular style with vivid stories and parables
imposing their wills on the people.
Minimal governing
Everything around us has been recycled and will again be recycled.
Return
Artificial actions run counter to the natural course of things, and usually involve aggression and
competition.
Non-action
Everything around us has been recycled and will again be recycled
Return
Who is credited for the foundation of one of the most important book of Taoism, often regarded
as the Classic of Complete Emptiness?
Lieh-tzu
Which is true about the Tao of Taoism?
The understanding of the Tao begins with subduing one’s desires
imposing their wills on the people
minimal governing
Who is credited for the foundation of Taoism according to tradition?
Lao-tzu
True or False. Religion and spirituality are independent to affect and emotion.
False
Which of the following is considered an element of religion?
sacred space
True or False. Religion and spirituality are positively related to drug and alcohol abuse.
False
The term referring to a belief in one God
Monotheistic
True or False. Both religion and spirituality are multidimensional.
True
What are the ‘two dangers’ posed by contrasting religion and spirituality?
Danger of losing the sacred
The particular way of ordering the realities of one’s world is known as
Worldview
Which of the following is not considered an element of religion?
belief in God
What is the ultimate concern of spirituality according to LaPierre?
an encounter with transcendence
What does one need not to develop to attain spirituality?
A quest for faith
Stressing one’s relationship with ecology and nature
World-oriented spirituality
Where thoughts and practices are premised in theology
God-oriented spirituality
Which of the following is considered as a general feature of Shinto?
Emphasis on purity and impurity
What are the ‘two dangers’ posed by contrasting religion and spirituality?
Danger of losing the sacred
The feature of Shinto emphasizing the importance of doing things as they have “always” been
done is termed as:
Traditionalism
What does one need to develop to attain spirituality?
A quest for meaning
What is the Shinto principle of polytheism?
Polytheism means the sacred world is varied, nuanced, pluralistic and not reducible to a single
entity.
Stressing human achievement
Self-oriented spirituality
What does Sheldrake suggest about the schism between religion and spirituality?
It is the result of human knowledge and historical-cultural events that continually affect people’s
perception of the divine.
Dedicated to the god of fertility, fortune, fields, and foxes.
Inari family of shrines
Which of the following is not considered an element of religion?
The belief in God
Which of the following is not included as the category of spirituality according to contemporary
understanding?
a self-oriented spirituality
What is not an ultimate concern of spirituality according to LaPierre?
an understanding of oneself
What is the major concern of Shintoism?
Establish a religion close to the beliefs and culture of the Japanese people
How does Shinto view or recognize the kami?
The kami can be a divined great souls of yesterday and today
What is the theology of Shintoism?
Spirits and spiritual powers exist in the natural world
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