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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20: "The Near-Death Experience: A Staircase to Heaven?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What have some people dismissed near death experiences as?
(a) Lies
(b) Dreams
(c) Chemical reactions
(d) Hallucinations

2. What practice does Sogyal recommend?
(a) Radiancy
(b) Karma
(c) Jhomna
(d) Phowa

3. What does Sogyal state is a similar process to sleeping?
(a) Dying
(b) Meditation
(c) Watching television
(d) Writing

4. Which of the following is a primary aspect?
(a) Birth
(b) Positve thoughts
(c) Compassion
(d) Actions done in life

5. What does the first practice in Phowa involve?
(a) Forgiveness
(b) Meditation
(c) Compassion
(d) Eating

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first phase of the bardo of dharmata?

2. What is it customary not to do a dead body in Tibet for three days?

3. What does Phowa allow one to do?

4. What do relatives need to remain if they want to stay at the bedside of a dying loved one?

5. What is the de lok witness?

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