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What is the purpose of right endeavour according to the Buddha's teaching?
What is the purpose of right endeavour according to the Buddha's teaching?
- To practice the charnel ground meditations
- To attain dhyāna through sustained effort (correct)
- To indulge in sensuality, ill will and harmfulness
- To cultivate physical strength and courage
What happens when there is absence of sustained effort in practicing meditation?
What happens when there is absence of sustained effort in practicing meditation?
- The meditator becomes physically strong
- The meditator comes under the influence of craving (correct)
- The meditator achieves dhyāna easily
- Craving disappears automatically
What is the significance of Viriya in Buddhism?
What is the significance of Viriya in Buddhism?
- It signifies strength of character and persistent effort for the well-being of others (correct)
- It stands for indulging in sensuality, ill will and harmfulness
- It is a way to cultivate physical strength
- It is a meditation technique to attain dhyāna
What is the result of not overcoming unskillful ways?
What is the result of not overcoming unskillful ways?
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What is the significance of the practice of the charnel ground meditations?
What is the significance of the practice of the charnel ground meditations?
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What is the primary objective of Viriya in the context of Buddhist practice?
What is the primary objective of Viriya in the context of Buddhist practice?
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What is the outcome of not making a sustained effort to overcome unskillful mental factors?
What is the outcome of not making a sustained effort to overcome unskillful mental factors?
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Which of the following is NOT a characterization of Viriya?
Which of the following is NOT a characterization of Viriya?
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What is the relationship between Viriya and the Triratna?
What is the relationship between Viriya and the Triratna?
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What is the role of saṃvega in relation to Viriya?
What is the role of saṃvega in relation to Viriya?
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