Quiz 4

Nichiren Buddhism has experienced growth for 50 years, started by a fisherman.

Nichiren was the target of persecution by only the common people.

Zen Buddhism has become widely known in the West.

Central to the practice of Zen is zoozen, the method of sitting in meditation.

Zen meditation is done daily at whatever time is convenient.

The sudden illumination or enlightenment of Zen is known as satori.

Satori can be repeated and willed into existence

Much is known and verifiable about the life of Confucius.

The age in which Confucius lived was filled with peace and harmony.

Confucius wrote commentaries, called “Five Classics,” on some ancient manuscripts.

One of the Five Classics, “Shih Ching,” is a history of preceding dynasties.

Confucius teachings came to us in 4 books, written by his disciples.

A common feature of Chinese religion prevalent at Confucius’ time was the veneration of ancestors.

Filial piety can be described as devotion and obedience by the younger members of the family to the elders.

Loyalty and devotion to the family takes a low priority in Chinese life.

Confucianism deals with the ordering of society, but not the moral conduct of those in the society.

A cardinal belief of Confucianism is that man is basically evil.

Confucius taught an ethical philosophy that became the state religion of China.

Taoism teaches that the less government, the better, and rulers lead with action.

Tao Te King teaches that mankind’s chief aim is to conform his existence to the ‘way of the Tao.