Unit 6 Lesson 25.7 Spiritual Strength

What were the two forms of Buddhism that became popular in Japan?

• Amida and Shinto
• Amida and Zen
• Theravada and Mahayana
• Zen and Confucianism

What did Amida Buddhists believe?

• No one could reach paradise
• Only monks could reach paradise
• All people could reach paradise
• Only wealthy people could reach paradise

What is the Pure Land in Amida Buddhism?

• A place of rebirth
• A western paradise
• A place of meditation
• A place of punishment

What was Shinran's contribution to Pure Land Buddhism?

• He taught that believers could reach the western paradise by sincerely saying Amida's name only once
• He taught that only monks could reach the western paradise
• He taught that believers had to perform a specific ritual to reach the western paradise
• He taught that believers had to repeat Amida's name 100,000 times a day

Why did Zen Buddhism appeal to samurai?

• Because of its emphasis on education and knowledge
• Because of its emphasis on effort and discipline
• Because of its emphasis on social status
• Because of its emphasis on wealth and luxury

What does Zen Buddhism stress?

• Relying on the mercy of the Buddha
• Self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
• Performing specific rituals to reach enlightenment
• Repeating mantras to reach enlightenment

What is the role of meditation in achieving enlightenment in Zen Buddhism?

• It is only for wealthy people
• It is only for monks
• It is not necessary
• It is essential

What are koans in Zen Buddhism?

• Specific rituals
• Chants
• Mantras
• Puzzling questions

What is the purpose of koans in Zen Buddhism?

• To confuse the mind
• To entertain the mind
• To jolt the mind into enlightenment
• To distract the mind

What do Zen gardens symbolize?

• Cities
• Religion
• Nature
• Culture