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What is the main aim of Buddhist teachings?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of wisdom in Buddhist training?
In Buddhism, what happens when the mind is defiled with bad thoughts?
In Buddhism, what happens when the mind is defiled with bad thoughts?
What distinguishes Buddha from a god according to the text?
What distinguishes Buddha from a god according to the text?
Which aspect is emphasized by Buddhism in contrast to Confucianism and Daoism?
Which aspect is emphasized by Buddhism in contrast to Confucianism and Daoism?
What is a key characteristic of Buddhism's practical attitude to life as mentioned in the text?
What is a key characteristic of Buddhism's practical attitude to life as mentioned in the text?
In the context of the text, what is one of the similarities between Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism?
In the context of the text, what is one of the similarities between Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism?
What does Buddhism primarily focus on, according to the text, in order to achieve happiness?
What does Buddhism primarily focus on, according to the text, in order to achieve happiness?
Which attitude towards life is particularly highlighted within Buddhism based on the text?
Which attitude towards life is particularly highlighted within Buddhism based on the text?
What distinguishes Buddhism from Confucianism and Daoism in terms of supernatural beliefs, according to the text?
What distinguishes Buddhism from Confucianism and Daoism in terms of supernatural beliefs, according to the text?
What is emphasized as the most important in the use of rituals?
What is emphasized as the most important in the use of rituals?
What attitude does Buddhism share with the idea of '和' (harmony) mentioned in the text?
What attitude does Buddhism share with the idea of '和' (harmony) mentioned in the text?
How was Guangong (關公) incorporated into Buddhism according to the passage?
How was Guangong (關公) incorporated into Buddhism according to the passage?
What did Buddha's disciple Uttara emphasize about teachings in relation to the Buddha?
What did Buddha's disciple Uttara emphasize about teachings in relation to the Buddha?
What is highlighted as a key characteristic of teachings that can be considered part of the Buddha's teaching according to the passage?
What is highlighted as a key characteristic of teachings that can be considered part of the Buddha's teaching according to the passage?
Why does Buddhism allow its followers to worship Chinese local gods and ancestors?
Why does Buddhism allow its followers to worship Chinese local gods and ancestors?
