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  1. This Pali word, the language of early Buddhist texts, translates to "insight" or "clear seeing" and names this meditation tradition.

    • Vipassana
    • Samatha
    • Jhana
    • Metta
  2. In vipassana meditation, this is the primary physical phenomenon practitioners are instructed to observe as an anchor for attention.

    • Thoughts
    • The breath
    • Visual images
    • External sounds
  3. This country is home to the ancient tradition of vipassana and is where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

    • China
    • Tibet
    • India
    • Japan
  4. The standard introductory vipassana course, as taught in the Goenka tradition, lasts this many days.

    • 7 days
    • 10 days
    • 14 days
    • 21 days
  5. During a vipassana retreat, participants maintain this practice of not speaking to other students.

    • Noble Silence
    • Sacred Stillness
    • Mindful Quiet
    • Dharma Rest
  6. This man, born in Burma (Myanmar), is credited with bringing vipassana meditation to the masses globally through his worldwide network of meditation centers.

    • Thich Nhat Hanh
    • Dalai Lama
    • S.N. Goenka
    • Jack Kornfield
  7. At vipassana centers, this is provided free of charge to students, as courses operate on a donation-based model.

    • Only meditation instruction
    • Only accommodation
    • Only meals
    • All of the above (instruction, accommodation, and meals)
  8. A typical day during a vipassana retreat begins with a wake-up gong at this early hour of the morning.

    • 4:00 AM
    • 6:00 AM
    • 7:00 AM
    • 8:00 AM

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