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Mindfulness Skills - VIDEO 18 - QUIZ

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What is the meaning of 'gum gum' in Tibetan meditation practice?

Getting familiar with your mind (correct)
Concentrating on higher states
Placing out
Blocking thoughts and emotions

Why do we need to guide and train our mind according to the text?

Because we need to concentrate on higher states
Because our mind is naturally calm and peaceful
Because we need to block out negative thoughts and emotions
Because our mind is like a monkey and can be bossy (correct)

What does the author mean by 'crazy monkey mind'?

Our mind is like a wild animal
Our mind is not important in meditation practice
Our mind is naturally calm and peaceful
Our mind can be impulsive and bossy (correct)

What is the purpose of meditation according to the text?

To learn about the nature and function of our mind (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of having a 'jobless' monkey mind?

It creates problems and becomes very active (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice on how to deal with the monkey mind?

Give it a part-time job to keep it occupied (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of giving the monkey mind a 'job'?

Both the monkey mind and the person benefit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice on how to make friends with the monkey mind?

Find common ground and give it a job (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of fighting with the monkey mind according to the text?

It makes the monkey mind louder and stronger (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice on how to liberate oneself from the monkey mind?

Guide and train the mind (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of having a 'homeless' monkey mind?

It becomes agitated and creates problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice on how to get familiar with the mind?

Guide and train it (B) Signup and view all the answers

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