Buddhist Meditation KS4

Which form of meditation is also known as 'insight' meditation?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Metta Bhavana

• Zazen

Which form of meditation is also known as 'sitting' meditation?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Metta Bhavana

• Zazen

Which form of meditation is also known as 'calming' meditation?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Metta Bhavana

• Zazen

Which form of meditation involves recreating an image in one's mind?

• Samatha

• Vipassana

• Zazen

• Visualisation

What does successful samatha lead to?

• Nibbana

• Enlightenment

• Prajna (wisdom)

• Right mindfulness

The purpose of vipassana meditation is to gain an insight into...

• Metta (loving kindness)

• Right mindfulness

• The three marks of existence

• The three poisons

What do meditators use during Zazen meditation?

• Mala beads

• A mandala

• A stupa

• A koan

What is the purpose of visualising the Buddha or bodhisattvas during visualisation meditation?

• To develop compassion

• To develop loving kindness

• To develop right mindfulness

• To develop an insight into the three marks of existence.

What is vipassana meditation connected with?

• Concentration

• Wisdom

• Logical reasoning

• Compassion

Which of the following is a popular focus for samatha meditation?

• Rain

• Breathing

• The sun

• Pink