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? Bon Christianity Hindu Islam

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

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

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

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

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 Jonang Nying ma Gelug

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. Arya Manjusrimulakalpa Saddharmapundarika Sutra Suvarnaprabhasa 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? Lob Sang Drakpa Sempa Dorje Tenzing Gyatso Rinchen Zanpo