Jodo Shinshu Quiz Part 2

What does "Jodo Shinshu" literally mean?

• The Path of Enlightenment

• The Way of Compassion

• The Pure Land School

• The Teaching of Buddha

According to the Calgary Buddhist Temple's Guide, who is the "Patriarch" of Jodo Shinshu practice?

• Bodhisattva Dharmakara

• Shakyamuni Buddha

• Amida Buddha

• Shinran Shonin​​

How does Calgary Buddhist Temple define "Other Power"?

• The power of the Primal Vow of Amida Buddha

• The collective power of all Bodhisattvas

• The power derived from one's own spiritual practices

• The reliance on other human beings for spiritual progress​​

According to the Calgary Buddhist Temple, how would you define the "Primal Vow" of Pure Land Buddhism?

• The vow to achieve personal enlightenment

• The universal will for all beings to attain Buddhahood

• The promise to adhere to the teachings of the Buddha

• The commitment to lead a life of compassion and mindfulness​​

Based on the Calgary Buddhist Temple's guide, what is shinjin in Jodo Shinshu?

• The ritual practice of meditation and chanting

• The true mind of the Other Power transferred to an ordinary person

• The knowledge of Buddhist scriptures

• The physical expression of Buddhist teachings​​

As per the guide, what happens to a person as they recite the nembutsu?

• They achieve immediate enlightenment

• They receive the power of the Primal Vow, awakening Amida's great compassion

• They are granted wishes for worldly success

• They are cleansed of all past negative karma​​

What is the most important aspect of Jodo Shinshu teachings according to the guide?

• Strict adherence to monastic rules

• Attaining personal enlightenment through self-power

• Living a life of gratitude and service under the influence of shinjin

• Performing elaborate rituals and ceremonies