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Questions for International Dharma Instructor's Course 2004 Name:___________________________ Number:________________________
Please write all answers in English.
Fill the blanks (each 2 points) 1. The most remarkable change in Korean Buddhism was the introduction of Seon Buddhism during the Unified Shilla period. As Ch'an style Seon Buddhism spread from Unified Shilla to mid Koryo Dynasty, it confronted the academic Buddhist tradition with Gaji-sanmun, Shilsaeng-sunmun, Sakul-sunmun, Sungju-sunmun, Dongni-sunmun, Saja-sunmun, Huiyang-sunmun, Bongnim- sunmun, Sumi-sunmun. These are called the _____________.
2. After he had been recognized by his Chinese teacher, Master Suh-dang, he went back to Korea. He was the first sunim to spread Seon Buddhism in Korea. Therefore he is highly respected as the Korean Chogye-order's founder. His name was __________.
3. During this time, there were many Buddhist books written in Korean. These included Kangkyungdogam, Wolinsukbo, Lotus sutra, Suramgama- sutra and Diamond sutra. During this time means _______________.
4. He is the author of Dongda-song which is a book about the origin, planting and growing method of Korean green tea. Another of his books is T'a shin-Jun. This monk is _________________.
5.The 'Buddhist Reform Society' movement existed from 1947 until 1949. It was organised by Masters Sung-ch'ol, Haeng-gok and Chung-dam who were famous at that time. In addition there were twenty monks in ____________-sa. This is the meditation temple of Korea's Chogye-order founder.
6.Based on Christian philosophy, some of the Korean ministers and lay Christians started a new movement around 1970. This movement included Rights for Labourers, Rights for Farmers, Human Rights and it participated in social activities. This movement was called ____________ (2 points)
7. We consider there to be two remarkable things about Korean Buddhism. What are these two? (2 points)
8. Buddhist art became a big fashion in India. Which kind of art was made first? (2 points)
9. In one kind of Dharma Hall Amita Buddha is enshrined as in Busuk-sa, in Yong-ju. This hall is called _________________.(2 points)
10. Briefly write about the shape of two typical Korean Stupas. (2 points)
11. It is one of the mudras which describes the Buddha's enlightenment moment. The left hand is in the position of samadhi, the right hand is placed on the right knee. This mudra is called _______________. (2 points)
12. The Bodhisattva is very beautiful and active. It is present everywhere in order to save all sentient beings. Normally he/she is found together with the Bodhisattva of wisdom. What is this Bodhisattva's name? ______________________________
Fill in the blanks (2 points) 13. The Buddhist paintings which have specific themes and are painted on the back walls or on the right and left walls are called ________________ paintings. _______ is normally done on the interior wood and consists of various patterns.
14. The structure of a pagoda is divided in three, Bokbal-t'ap, Mok-t'ap, and Suk-t'ap. In the case of several storied pagodas, the parts have slightly different names. But basically there are three parts to all pagodas. What are these three parts? ____________________
15. It is one of the ways of practicing. Chanting and reciting a Bodhisattva's name to praise his/her wisdom and virtues. What is the practice? _______________. (2 points)
16. A Tatagata is considered to have ten qualities. These include kindness, great compassion, and the ability to communicate with all sentient beings. He leads sentient beings the right way. What is this last quality called in the text? _________________.(2 points)
17. Fill in the blanks He who sees ____________ sees the Dharma, and he who sees the Dharma sees ___________. And one who understands____________, can see the Buddha.
18. The Middle Path is not to go to extremes in practice. In the First Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma, the Buddha taught about his experience of these two extremes. What are they? Please explain.
19. The Five Aggregates are the explanation of the body and mind of all sentient beings. What are the Five Aggregates?
20. When we analyse Buddhist music, we find there are three groups. What are they?
Please write full sentences and keep them brief 21. What is the main idea of the Korean Chogye order?
22. Who are these two monks? Please write their names below. 1) He was great master in Hwayen philosophy. He insisted on Bodhisattva action in practice. He wrote eleven collection of poems including 'Bohyeon shipjong Wonang-ga' in Hyang-ga. Who is this monk? ________________________
2) He contributed greatly to re-establish the Ch'on-tae Order and he built 'Kyojangdokam' in Heungwang-sa. He also collected old books which he distributed all over the country as well as overseas and he published them in Sokjangkyung. Who is this monk?
23. Please write a few lines about The Noble Eightfold Path
24. Please write down the dates for the beginning and ending of the summer and winter retreats.
25. Before starting morning and evening Yebul, each temples sounds four instruments. What are these four? How do they relate to animals.
Briefly describe the following (5 points each)
1. Describe the whole procedure to become a Chogye order Sunim .
2. Normally the Buddha statue can be explained in three parts. What are they?
3. In Korean Buddhism, there are several kinds of practice. What are they? Describe them.
4. Write down The Four Noble Truths and explain them.
5. Describe Balwookongyang's main concept and it's whole procedure.
6. Translate the following (each 6 points).
1) 육조 혜능 선사가 법성사(法性寺)에 이르러 인종 법사(仁宗法師)의 열반경 강의를 들을 때의 일입니다. 그때 마침 바람이 불어서 깃발이 날리고 있었는데, 한 승려가 “깃발이 움직인다.”고 하자, 다른 승려가 “바람이 움직이는 것이다.”라고 하면서 서로 다투었습니다. 이에 혜능 선사가 말씀하셨습니다. “바람이 움직이는 것도 아니요, 깃발이 움직이는 것도 아니다. 다만 그대들의 마음이 움직일 뿐이다.”
2) 보적 선사가 만행을 하다가 푸줏간 앞을 지나게 되었습니다. 그때 어떤 선비가 고기를 사러 와서 백정에게 말했습니다. “깨끗한 부분으로 한 조각 주게나.” 이에 백정이 칼을 집어던지고는 팔짱을 끼고서 말했습니다. “어느 부분이 더러운 곳입니까?” 이 말에 보적 선사는 크게 깨달았습니다. 백정이 바로 선지식이었던 것입니다.
7. Essay ( 8 points) These days Buddhist practices such as Seon are a big fashion in Europe and America. Explain this phenomena according to your understanding from the positive and negative points of view. With this background, please suggest how Korean Buddhism should develop and which way it should go? | |
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