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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do negative feelings leave behind if they are not faced?
2. What must occur before one understands another person?
3. Which of these is NOT a component for the extension of mindful living into the world?
4. What must be one's approach towards nature for survival?
5. What does Hanh consider to be one's "second heart"?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", anger is the root of self-control problems. How does anger take away our mindfulness? Why would its power lead to one being out of control?
2. What must happen to the knots before peace can be found?
3. What instructions on meditating does Hanh give the reader in "Meditation on Compassion"? Why would it be more beneficial to meditate on someone who is obviously suffering?
4. How does the article "Investing in Friends" demonstrate Hanh's teaching on achieving world peace?
5. After calming an unpleasant feeling, what two additional steps should be taken to insure that the negative emotion is eradicated completely?
6. What lesson does Hanh teach the reader in "Mindfulness Must be Engaged"?
7. Why is it impossible to drop all of one's identity from the parents?
8. Why should one meditate on an individual who has caused personal pain?
9. Explain the Buddhist concept of non-duality. Give an example.
10. What effect does conscious breathing have on a hug? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hanh was nominated in 1967 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize. Research Dr. King's views on attaining world peace. Compare/contrast his views to Hanh's.
Essay Topic 2
To keep from becoming goal oriented, Hanh views aimlessness as necessary. Using a realistic goal that an individual is trying to attain, explore how aimlessness could be detrimental.
Essay Topic 3
Family members need to understand one another before living in harmony can be possible. Using mindfulness as a blueprint, explain how siblings can come to terms with the belief that Mom or Dad favors or has an easier relationship with another sibling.
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