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Lesson 5: Western and Eastern

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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1.

Give at least two sources in which we can analyze the perspective of each culture and country about the concept of the “self.”

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2.

Who are the western and eastern philosophers?

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3.

They give higher value with their personal rights.

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4.

They give higher value with their personal rights.

(a)  

5.

Who taught that all beings conditioned by causes (sankhara) are impermanent (anicca) and suffering (dukhha), and that not- self(anatta) characterizes all dhammas, meaning THERE IS NO “I”, “ME” or “MINE” in either the conditioned or the unconditioned?

(a)  

6.

According to buddhism, this three are marks of existence. What are these?

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7.

all things are not experienced; everything is conditioned and conditioning

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8.

It is our quest to forget about the SELF, forget about the cravings of the self, break the attachments you have with the world, and to renounce the self which is the cause of all suffering and in doing so, attain the state of what?

(a)  

9.

denies that there is anything called a “SELF”

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10.

all things are in constant state of flux; nothing lasts, and everything decays

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11.

All Buddhist traditions share the goals and cycle of what?

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12.

In SELF-DESCRIPTIONS, they talk more about their personal attributes when describing themselves

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13.

In SELF-DESCRIPTIONS, they talk about their social roles or the social situations that invoked certain traits that they deem positive for their selves.

(a)  

14.

In SELF-EVALUATION, They would highlight their personal achievements

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15.

In SELF-EVALUATION, they would rather keep a low profile as promoting the self can be seen as boastfulness that disrupts social relationships

(a)  

16.

They value of equality even if they see that the individual can rise above everything else. Because everyone is on their own competition, one can say that they also promote ideals that create “fair” competition and protect the individual.

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17.

They focused more on trying and proving the "truth"

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18.

(a)   cultures, particularly those influenced by European traditions, tend to emphasize individual freedom, autonomy, and personal achievement.

19.

(a)   tend to promote equality, egalitarianism, and a flatter social structure

20.

(a)   societies tend to be more fast-paced and individualistic, while Eastern societies are more relaxed and family- oriented.

21.

(a)   culture places a greater emphasis on personal freedom, democracy, and human rights. Children are expected to live independently by 18 years old

22.

(a)   cultures tend to value direct, explicit communication, emphasizing individual opinions and assertiveness.

23.

(a)   societies, particularly those influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions, tend to have a more individualistic approach to spirituality, allowing for personal interpretation and diverse beliefs.

24.

(a)   cultures are typically characterized by a monochronic time perspective, where individuals prioritize punctuality, efficiency, and task-oriented activities

25.

They givi more value to social responsibility and accepting the reality of life (fact) and interested in maintaining the balance of life

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26.

Who are the Decision-Makers in Eastern Cultures?



(a)  

27.

(a)   cultures place greater emphasis on collective harmony, and people tend to be more indirect and avoid conflict.

28.

(a)   cultures, religious practices are often deeply intertwined with daily life, emphasizing rituals, collective worship, and a strong connection to ancestral traditions.

29.

(a)   ·       cultures often prioritize the needs of the group over individual aspirations, leading to stronger communal bonds and a greater sense of interconnectedness.

30.

(a)   cultures often have a stronger emphasis on hierarchy, respect for authority, and a more pronounced power distance between different social classes or generations.

31.

(a)   cultures often favor indirect communication, relying on non- verbal cues, context, and subtleties to convey meaning.

32.

(a)   culture places more emphasis on family, community, and communal harmony.

33.

(a)   culture values social harmony, duty, and respect for authority. Even after marriage, married children still stay with their parents.

34.

(a)   cultures, influenced by a polychronic time perspective, place greater emphasis on relationships, harmony, and flexibility.

35.

They are with their collectivistic culture, put more emphasis on hierarchy as the culture wants to keep things in harmony and order

(a)  

36.

Eastern are more (a)   person?

37.

What refers to the seeing the other person as part of yourself as well as the things you may create, a drama in which everyone is interconnected with their specific roles?

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38.

Western are more (a)   person?

39.

Focus is on the person, is what?

(a)  

40.

CONFUCIANISM also known as?


(a)  

41.

is described as tradition, a philosophy, a humanistic or rationalistic religion which was developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher CONFUCIUS (1551-479 BCE) who considered himself a re-codifier and re- transmitter of the theology and values inherited from the Shang and Zhou dynasty.

(a)  

42.

It is focused on having a harmonious social life.

(a)  

43.

Confucianism developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher (a)   who considered himself a re-codifier and re- transmitter of the theology and values inherited from the Shang and Zhou dynasty

44.

(a)   personal needs are repressed (subdued) for the good of many, making Confucian society also hierarchical for the purpose of maintaining order and balance in society

45.

Three essential core values of Confucianism

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46.

Five Basic Virtues of Confucianism

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47.

A central feature of Taoism is harmony between people and their environment, Nature, or Tao.

(a)  

48.

The 3 Treasures or 3 Jewels (3 ESSENTIAL ENERGIES SUSTAINING HUMAN LIFE):



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49.

an example of the value of harmony with the environment. It is also applied to the concept of health for energy (qi/chi), balance for disease prevention, healing, and the development of human potential.



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50.

also known as Daoism

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51.

This refers to living a simple lifestyle and its teachings

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52.

A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu (6th century BC) advocating humility and religious piety.

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53.

A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of (a)   advocating humility and religious piety.

54.

Filial Piety refers to?

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55.

Humaneness refers to?

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56.

Ritual refers to?

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57.

Ren refers to?

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58.

Yi refers to?

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59.

Zhi refers to?

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60.

Xin refers to?

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61.

Jing refers to?

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62.

Qi refers to?

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63.

Shen refers to?

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64.

It is the world’s 4th-largest religion, with over 520M followers or over 7% of the global population are Buddhists.

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65.

Buddhism is a religion of what country?

(a)