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Buddhism: Understanding Vīrya

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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?

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?

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?

Craving creeps in and influences the meditator Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the practice of the charnel ground meditations?

It arouses strong feelings of saṃvega Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Viriya in the context of Buddhist practice?

To overcome unskillful ways and attain dhyāna Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of not making a sustained effort to overcome unskillful mental factors?

The meditator comes under the influence of craving Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characterization of Viriya?

Indulging in worldly pleasures and desires Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Viriya and the Triratna?

Viriya signifies strength of character to defend the Triratna Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of saṃvega in relation to Viriya?

Saṃvega is a feeling that can arouse Viriya Signup and view all the answers