Symbolism in Offerings

What does the offering of flowers at a shrine symbolise?

• Wisdom

• Impermanence

• Purity

• Suffering

What does the offering of incense at a shrine symbolise?

• Wisdom

• Purity

• Suffering

• Impermanence

"The time and effort required to keep the shrine clean and replenished with flowers and other offerings is considered a ______________ activity." What is the missing word?

• Good

• Karmic

• Skilful

• Unskilful

Which word means a short sequence of sacred syllables?

• Puja

• Mantra

• Mala

• Chanting

Which mantra is used by Tibetan Buddhists?

• Om mani padme hum

• Namu Amida Butsu

• Nam myoho renge kyo

What is the purpose of chanting? (select 2)

• To calm and concentrate the mind

• To learn and remember the Buddha's teachings

• To show respect to the Buddha

• To call on the spiritual qualities of the Buddha

A mala is often used to help Buddhists count the number of mantra recitations they have made, how many beads does a mala contain?

• 180

• 81

• 108

• 1008

What is a mudra?

• The curled hair on a rupa

• The elongated ears on a rupa

• The hand positions on a rupa

• The 'third eye' on a rupa

What do mudras represent?

• Buddhist teachings

• The 5 precepts

• The 5 qualities of an enlightened mind

• Insight

Which mudra symbolises compassion?

• Varada

• Dhyana

• Vitarka

• Abhaya