The Graded Path in Tibetan Buddhism

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1. Which one of the following is a Tibetan religion widely practiced before the arrival of Buddhism? Hindu Islam Christianity Bon

2. Which country among the following closely resembles Tibet in terms of cultural and religious practices? Bhutan China Nepal India

3. We now come to Lam Rim Teaching. What is the meaning of the word 'Lam'? Path Long Lame Correct

4. The second word in Lam Rim Teaching is 'Rim'. Of the following English words, which comes closest to the meaning of 'Rim'? Price Precious Stages Buddhist

5. How many major stages are described in Lam Rim teaching? Three Five Two Four

6. Is it mandatory in Buddhism to renounce household life in order to achieve its highest goal, enlightenment? Yes No

7. How many steps does Lam Rim teach are involved in the development of the altruistic state of mind, or Bodhicitta? Four Eight Ten Seven

8. Tsongkhapa, or Je Rinpoche, is considered to be the greatest propagator of Lam Rim teachings. He wrote a book named Lam Rim Chen Po in which each and every step of the Path, along with its prerequisites, is explained in full. Tsongkhapa established a new sect in Tibetan Buddhism around 1417 AD. Name the sect. Sakya Gelug Nying ma Jonang

9. A holy book in Sanskrit contains the prophecy that a person will be born in a snowy province (which could mean Tibet) and will carry on the work of Buddha. Name the book. Suvarnaprabhasa Sutra Arya Manjusrimulakalpa Saddharmapundarika Sutra Manjusrinamsamgiti

10. Every monk receives an ordination name from his monastery. What is the ordination name of Tsongkhapa, the founder of a Tibetan Buddhist sect? Rinchen Zanpo Tenzing Gyatso Lob Sang Drakpa Sempa Dorje