The Four Immeasurables, Part I: Lesson 1 Quiz

Question 1 of 9

1. Question

Which are the key topics covered in parts I and II of this course, as summarized by Alan in this first lesson?

The Four Immeasurables
The Four “Greats”
Bodhicitta
Bodhicitta from the perspective of Dzogchen
All of the above

Question 2 of 9

2. Question

What is the Greek concept of hedonia?

authenticity, excellence, meaning, personal growth
stimulus-driven pleasure, enjoyment, and satisfaction

Question 3 of 9

3. Question

True or false: eudaimonia depends on outer conditions for its existence, e.g. wealth, physical comfort.

True
False

Question 4 of 9

4. Question

True or false: eudaimonia, or sublime well-being, is to be found by being pursued.

True
False

Question 5 of 9

5. Question

What are the four kinds of happiness that can be known by laypeople, according to the Buddha? Select all that apply.

the happiness of ownership
the happiness of wealth
the happiness of renown
the happiness of freedom from debt
the happiness of sensual pleasure
the happiness of a clear conscience

Question 6 of 9

6. Question

Sat-sukkha is:

suffering
loving-kindness
sublime well-being

Question 7 of 9

7. Question

True or false: the Buddha encouraged us to practice loving-kindness toward ourselves.

True
False

Question 8 of 9

8. Question

True or false: accepting ourselves means embracing our anger, greed, and dishonesty along with everything else.

True; we need to welcome these states along with every other state.
False; we don’t need to judge ourselves, but we also don’t want to identify with can reinforce these states.

Question 9 of 9

9. Question

As Alan teaches in this lesson, key to practicing loving-kindness is:

being able to experience an intense feeling of love for even the most difficult people in our lives
removing the obstacles to loving-kindness
being able to transform our relationships by using loving-kindness

The Four Immeasurables, Part 1