Chinese Philosophy and Buddhism

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What is the main aim of Buddhist teachings?

To analyze human life and solve human problems (correct)

To focus on the other world and the dead

To solely perform funeral ceremonies in the Ming and Qing dynasties

To emphasize the worship of Buddha as a god

How does Buddhism start its training process?

By primarily engaging in meditation practices

By beginning with moral practice (correct)

By focusing on attaining god-like qualities

By emphasizing material wealth accumulation

According to Chinese masters, how are the mind, Buddha, and sentient beings related?

They are completely different entities

The mind is defiled when associating with Buddha

They are not different but the same (correct)

The mind plays no role in the concept of sentient beings

What is the role of wisdom in Buddhist training?

To dispel ignorance and attain happiness Signup and view all the answers

In Buddhism, what happens when the mind is defiled with bad thoughts?

The person becomes a sentient being or an ordinary man Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Buddha from a god according to the text?

Buddha has profound wisdom and is not a god Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized by Buddhism in contrast to Confucianism and Daoism?

Critical thinking and analysis of human life Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Buddhism's practical attitude to life as mentioned in the text?

Emphasis on self-cultivation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is one of the similarities between Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism?

Belief in the importance of morality Signup and view all the answers

What does Buddhism primarily focus on, according to the text, in order to achieve happiness?

Analysis and understanding of human life Signup and view all the answers

Which attitude towards life is particularly highlighted within Buddhism based on the text?

Practical and open-minded approach Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Buddhism from Confucianism and Daoism in terms of supernatural beliefs, according to the text?

'No place' for gods or supernatural powers Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the most important in the use of rituals?

Maintaining harmony Signup and view all the answers

What attitude does Buddhism share with the idea of '和' (harmony) mentioned in the text?

Acceptance Signup and view all the answers

How was Guangong (關公) incorporated into Buddhism according to the passage?

As a guarding god placed in monastery shrines Signup and view all the answers

What did Buddha's disciple Uttara emphasize about teachings in relation to the Buddha?

Any well-spoken teaching is considered the word of the Buddha Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a key characteristic of teachings that can be considered part of the Buddha's teaching according to the passage?

Encouraging enlightenment and peace Signup and view all the answers

Why does Buddhism allow its followers to worship Chinese local gods and ancestors?

Because local gods are integral to local culture Signup and view all the answers

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