Sla Quiz What does sla mean A Wisdom

Sīla Quiz

What does sīla mean? A. Wisdom B. Skilful Means C. Ethical Conduct

Wrong! • Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner. • This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes. • Prajñā can be translated as wisdom. • Skilful means is a translation of upāyakauśalya. Next Question

Correct! • Sīla can be translated as ethical conduct and is a way of acting in a considered ethical manner. • This requires the individual to ensure that they act, think and speak in ways that are positive and conducive to positive mental attitudes. • Prajñā can be translated as wisdom. • Skilful means is a translation of upāyakauśalya. Next Question

Which of the following are categorised in the Eight-Fold Path as being Sīla? A. Right view, right intention, right livelihood B. Right speech, right action, right livelihood C. Right speech, right view, right action

Wrong! • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be sīla are right speech, right action, right livelihood. • Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (prajña/pañña). • Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (samādhi). Next Question

Correct! • The steps of the Eight-fold path considered to be sīla are right speech, right action, right livelihood. • Right view and right intention fall under the category of wisdom (prajña/pañña). • Right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration fall under the category of concentration (samādhi). Next Question

What does right livelihood entail? A. Being in a job that does not cause harm B. Being in a job where you strive by any means necessary C. Being in a job that requires physical labour

Wrong! • Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods. Next Question

Correct! • Right livelihood means that the individual should not be employed in jobs that cause harm or suffering such as weapons trading and prostitution. One should also be ethical in business by not cheating clients or using underhand methods. Next Question

Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit along with? A. Generosity (dāna) and cultivation (bhāvana) B. Generosity (dāna) and compassion (karuṇā) C. Compassion (karuṇā) and cultivation (bhāvana)

Wrong! • Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and cultivation/meditation (bhāvana). Next Question

Correct! • Sīla is one of the Three Bases of Merit as outlined in the Puññakiriyavatthu Sutta (A IV 146) along with generosity (dāna) and cultivation/meditation (bhāvana). Next Question

What is not one of the Five Precepts? A. Refrain from harming living creatures B. Refrain from taking what is not given C. Refrain from all sexual activity

Wrong! • The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: 1. Refrain from harming living creatures 2. Refrain from taking what is not given 3. Refrain from sexual misconduct 4. Refrain from false speech 5. Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness. Next Question

Correct! • The Five Precepts does not prohibit all sexual activity, but instead advices against sexual misconduct. The precepts are: 1. Refrain from harming living creatures 2. Refrain from taking what is not given 3. Refrain from sexual misconduct 4. Refrain from false speech 5. Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness. Next Question

On special occasions lay Buddhists can demonstrate ethical conduct by not sleeping on a luxurious bed? True False

Wrong! • For those in the laity who want to there additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: 6. Refrain from eating after midday 7. Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume 8. Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds. Next Question

Correct! • For those in the laity who want to there additional precepts that can be followed. These are usually undertaken during special occasions such as full moon festival days: 6. Refrain from eating after midday 7. Refrain from attending entertainments and using perfume 8. Refrain from sleeping on luxurious beds. Next Question

How many precepts do novices follow? A. 8 B. 10 C. 15

Wrong! • Novices follow the Ten Precepts which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given Refrain from sexual activity Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness Refrain from eating at the forbidden time Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed Refrain from accepting gold or silver Next Question

Correct! • Novices follow the Ten Precepts which are an extension of the five or eight precepts that are followed by the laity: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Refrain from harming living creatures Refrain from taking what is not given Refrain from sexual activity Refrain from false speech Refrain from intoxicants that cause heedlessness Refrain from eating at the forbidden time Refrain from attending entertainments, singing and dancing Refrain from wearing perfumes, cosmetics and garlands Refrain from sleeping in a high or luxurious bed Refrain from accepting gold or silver Next Question

How many rules are there that result in instant dismissal from the Saṅgha? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5

Wrong! • There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: 1. Engaging in sexual intercourse 2. Taking what is not given 3. Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life 4. False claims of spiritual attainments. Next Question

Correct! • There are four rules that if broken result in the immediate dismissal of a monk or nun: 1. Engaging in sexual intercourse 2. Taking what is not given 3. Taking human life , or persuading someone else to take human life 4. False claims of spiritual attainments. Next Question

It is possible to ordain as a monk for a short period of time? True False

Wrong! • In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.

Correct! • In South East Asia it is common for men to ordain as monks for a short period. A common reason for ordaining for a short period of time is to generate merit for a recently deceased family member.