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During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Discuss the socio-political conditions at the time of the introduction of Buddhism to Japan in the 6th century C.E.
2. Nara Buddhism was scholastic – comment.
3. Assess critically the outcome of the Taika Reforms in establishing a strong and stable centralized government.
4. Discuss critically the socio-religious significance of ‘Tariki’ (reliance on an external agent for enlightenment) and ‘Jiriki’ (self-reliance for enlightenment) controversy for the development of Buddhism in the Kamakura period.
5. Discuss the origins of the Mappo Theory (Degeneration of True Dharma) in India and critically assess the impact it had upon the development of Buddhism in Japan.
6. Discuss the salient teachings of the Jodo and Jodo shin schools (Pure Land) form of Buddhism in Japan.
7. Elucidate the basic teachings of Zen Buddhism and its influence on the peoples’ culture.
8. Write short notes on 2 of the following:-
a) Nichiren orthodox sect.
b) Clans
c) Soen (monk soldiers)
d) Samurai class.

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Write what you understand about the Abhidharma analysis of the mind.
2. What does Abhidharma mean? Discuss its historical development.
3. Elaborate on the types of meditation in Theravada Buddhism.
4. The Abhidharma shows what mindfulness really is. How do you practise this in your daily life?
5. Explain the six types of hindrances in meditation. How can you overcome this?
6. How does Abhidharma integrate philosophy and psychology into a framework whereby the ultimate goal is liberation?
7. Write an account of the mental factors or mental concomitants.
8. Mind creates miseries and happiness. Discuss.

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Contrast and describe the three types of person of the Stages of the Path.
2. What are the eight types of suffering experienced by a sentient being.
3. Discuss the characteristics of a good teacher that one can rely on.
4. Interpret the Buddhist notion of karma and its characteristics.
5. What is your understanding of meditation with regards to attaining insight?
6. What is bodhicitta? How do you adopt and practice bodhicitta?
7. Examine the reasons why Buddhism emphasizes so much on the six perfections.
8. What is the significance of Buddhist ethics?

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Compare the Bodhisattva Ideal with the Arahant Ideal.

2. Bodhicitta may be translated as the "awakening mind" or "mind of enlightenment". Discuss.

3. Write your view on the aspiration and qualities of a bodhisattva.

4. Explain the pãramitã as the main practice of a Bodhisattva in order to attain Buddhahood.

5. Describe the ten Stages (bhūmi) in the Bodhisattva practice.

6. A bodhisattva gives up absolutely anything for the sake of other beings including his own life and family. Does the bodhisattva ideal seem impractical or merely an ambition? Give your own views.

7. The Bodhisattva doctrine is the teaching of ethical philosophy of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Discuss.

8. What are the special activities of the Bodhisattva as mentioned in the Bodhicaryãvatãra?

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1) What was the socio-philosophical setting that served as background for the emergence of Buddhism in India? Explain.
2) Elucidate why the theory of Dependent Origination (paṭiccasamuppāda) is regarded as the central teaching of Buddhism.
3) Describe the threefold categorization of the Noble Eightfold Path and the importance of Right View as the first factor of the entire path.
4) Explain the account of women’s ordination as recorded in the early Buddhist literature.
5) Clarify the second Buddhist council that resulted into the dissection of Buddhist community?
6) What contributions did Emperor Asoka make for the propagation of Buddhism in India?
7) Present a Brief survey of the Buddhist schools during the reign of Emperor Asoka.
8) Present your views on the origin of early Mahāyāna Buddhism in ancient India.

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Explain briefly the thirty-seven factors of enlightenment.

2. What is the understanding of Perfection of Wisdom?

3. Write your view on the aspiration and qualities of a bodhisattva.

4. Explain the pãramitã as the main practice of a bodhisattva in order to attain Buddhahood.

5. The result of the Mahayana path is the ten bhumis or stages of a bodhisattva. Discuss.

6. A bodhisattva gives up absolutely anything for the sake of other beings including his own life and family. Does the bodhisattva ideal seem impractical or merely an ambition? Give your own views.

7. The bodhisattva doctrine is the teaching of ethical philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism. Discuss.

8. What are the special activities of the bodhisattva as mentioned in the Bodhicaryãvatãra?

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. The Lamrin is a structured method of presenting the steps to help students practice and attain Buddhahood. Elaborate on this.

2. One of the practices of Lamrin is to overcome rebirth in the lower realms by taking refuge in the Triple Gem and cultivating the refuge vows. Write your explanation referring to this statement.

3. Describe the three types of persons referring to the three scopes of beings capabilities.

4. How do you engage in virtue and turn away from non virtue applying the Law of Karma and its effects? Elucidate.

5. Point out the significance of Buddhist Ethics.

6. Write a short essay on adopting and practicing Bodhicitta.

7. Explain the 8 types of sufferings experienced by a sentient being.

8. What is your understanding of meditation with regards to special insight and calm abiding?

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Describe the historical development of the Abhidharma.

2. How does the Abhidharma explain the concept of the “subconscious” and the “unconscious mind?”

3. Describe the individual canonical Abhidharma texts with reference to their history, structure and contents.

4. The suttas list the five factors in meditation that are “hindrances” to spiritual progress. How do we overcome these hindrances when they are present?

5. Write your views on the importance of guarding your senses. How do you practise guarding your senses during your daily life?

6. Describe the differences in interpretation of the doctrine of momentariness in the Sarvāstivāda and the Theravāda.

7. Introduce the origin and development of the concept of Intrinsic nature (svabhāva) in Abhidharma.

8. Explain the perception and the theory of the conscious process.

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. “Prince Shotoku was the first Japanese to understand the profound teachings of Buddhism.” – Comment. Also assess his contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Japan.

2. Discuss briefly the Buddhist schools introduced from China during the Nara period and comment on the characteristics of the Nara schools.

3. Elucidate the Five Periods and Eight Teachings of the Tendai School of Buddhism.

4. Discuss critically the ‘Mappo’ theory (Degeneration of the True Dharma) and its role in the development of Buddhism in Japan.

5. Elucidate the salient teachings of Zen Buddhism

6. Discuss giving examples of Zen Buddhism’s influence upon the cultural activities of the Japanese people.

7. Discuss the salient teachings of the Pure Land form of Buddhism.

8. Write short notes on 2 of the following:-
a) “Tariki and Jiriki”
b) Shintoism
c) Shinran.
d) Meiji period.

During the 3 hours exam, you can not close computer, you can not skip, you can not forward or backward. You must finish the exam. Please answer 4 questions out of the following 8, and write your answers in the space provided below. Please indicate the question number that you are answering. Click "finish" when you complete all answers.

1. Explain how the Buddha refuted the views of the six heretic teachers.

2. Describe the social teachings presented in early Buddhism.

3. Explain the central teaching of the Buddha in the light of his very first discourse the ‘Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta’ delivered to his five ascetic friends.

4. Explain the position of women as recorded in the early Buddhist literature.

5. Describe the activities of Monastic organization as explained in the Buddhist texts.

6. Make a survey of the first Buddhist council and the formation of Buddhist canon.

7. Give details of the Buddhist schools that prevailed during the reign of king Asoka.

8. Describe the socio-philosophical background for the origin of the Mahāyāna Buddhism in India.