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What is the main aim of Buddhist teachings?

  • To focus on the afterlife and the dead
  • To analyze human life and solve human problems (correct)
  • To emphasize strict adherence to rituals
  • To attain godhood through meditation

In Buddhism, what is the purpose of moral practice according to the text?

  • To achieve a higher status in the afterlife
  • To please the gods and ancestors
  • To focus on material wealth and prosperity
  • To attain Buddhahood and become a morally perfect individual (correct)

How do Buddhist teachings define a person who has attained Buddhahood?

  • A reincarnation of ancient enlightened beings
  • A morally perfect individual with profound wisdom (correct)
  • A god-like figure above ordinary humans
  • A supernatural being with divine powers

Which statement best describes the view of Chinese masters mentioned in the text regarding the mind, Buddha, and sentient beings?

<p>The mind, Buddha, and sentient beings are not different but are the same (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Buddhist training as mentioned in the text?

<p>Dispelling ignorance and attaining happiness through morality, meditation, and wisdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Buddhism was misunderstood due to the decline of Buddhism after the Song dynasty?

<p>The perception of Buddhism as focusing on the other world and the dead (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Master Taixu declare after reading through the entire Buddhist scriptures?

<p>Buddhism is for human life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Buddhism, what is emphasized in terms of morality?

<p>Importance of analytical thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT emphasized in Buddhism according to the text?

<p>Focus on supernatural powers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism view the importance of human life?

<p>As a focus for achieving happiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attitude towards life is NOT associated with Buddhism based on the text?

<p>Rigid adherence to tradition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept is emphasized in the text as important in both thought and practice?

<p>Harmony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Buddhism emphasize regarding the mind's openness?

<p>Having an open attitude of mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Buddha's disciple Uttara say about well-spoken words?

<p>They are all the word of the Buddha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Buddhism, what is accepted into monasteries as a guarding god?

<p>Guangong (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To respect local culture and forefathers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of teaching can be included in the Buddha's teaching?

<p>Teachings that lead to peace and enlightenment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What criteria does the text mention for teachings to be considered part of the Buddha's teaching?

<p>The teachings must lead to peace, direct knowledge, enlightenment, and cessation of suffering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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