Answer three of the following essay questions in your own words. Do not reference any of your text books when completing this exam. And, yes you have previously had the opportunity to answer some of these questions. It is a different time, you are different, your horizon of awareness is different.
Each answer must be comprehensive and demonstrate your understanding of the subject matter.
Be thou joy-filled as you reflect and write. Know that doing so will further expand your horizon of awareness.
1. "Tapah Svadhyaya Ishavara-Pranidhana Kriya Yogah". The meaning: discipline, study, and attunement to God is Kriya Yoga. After reading and study the introduction section and Books One and Two of the Kriya Yoga Sutras reflect on this statement and respond to the following:
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2. Choose a key shloka, for you, from Book One of the Kriya Yoga Sutras. Give an explanation of the shloka. Why is this shloka important to you?
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3. List and explain at least eight ways the teachings of the Jews of Jesus' time, the teaching of Jesus, the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the teachings of Orthodox Christianity, the teachings of the Protestant movement and Kriya Yoga philosophy are the same. Include at least one example from each of the traditions.
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4. Discuss the importance of stabilizing the mind and the emotions. What techniques have you found to be most helpful to this end?
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5. Whether or not you grew up in a Christian home, the western world we live in is predominately Christian. What have you learned from this lecture of the text on Christianity that has changed or expanded your understanding of this religion.
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6. Choose one story from Zen Flesh Zen Bones that especially appeals to you and discuss your understanding of the teaching that is contained in that story.
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7. Choose one verse (or series of verses) from the Dhammapada. Type it out in full and discuss why you find it meaningful.
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