Quiz 1

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

What are the integrated qualities of body and mind Alan Wallace suggests we need in order to cultivate our attention?

Tension, composure, and focus
Relaxation, vigor, and focus
Relaxation, composure, and clarity
Vigor, stillness, and clarity

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Stress, agitation, and listlessness are ____________ .

the qualities opposite those we want to cultivate in our attention
signs of emotional distress which should not be addressed through meditation
distracting qualities of the mind but not of the body
illusory aspects of the mind; they do not need to be addressed in meditation

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

What does the term “hedonia” mean?

a noncompetitive happiness that benefits oneself and others equally
a form of mundane happiness that is trivial compared to the happiness of awakening
a sense of well-being motivated primarily by our ethical orientation
the happiness you get from the world, such as from food, wealth, or power

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Genuine well-being arises from our ethical actions and motivation.

True
False

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

According to Alan Wallace, one way to define Buddhist ethics is as _____________ .

primarily related to individual happiness
a result of perfecting our wisdom
nonviolence and benevolence
a deep sense of well-being

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

In this course, Dharma is defined as _____________________ .

a way of viewing reality only seen by Buddhists
a way of viewing reality conducive to genuine well-being
having confidence in the Three Jewels
something we can only know experientially

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

According to Alan Wallace, what are the three ways we can we define “samadhi” in this course? (Click all that apply)

A mental factor
One of the three higher trainings
A physical state
Mental balance
An intellectual state

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Shamatha, which is an “array of methods to develop attention skills,” is also always Dharma.

True
False

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Dhyana and shamatha are related in what way?

They are synonymous
Dhyana is a Sanskrit word, shamatha is a Pali word
Shamatha highlights the first of the four dhyanas
Dhyana is general and shamatha is specific

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

_______________ means “cultivate,” and is another term for meditation.

Samadhi
Vipashyana
Shamatha
Bhavana

Shamatha: Meditation for Balanced Living

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