Tantra Fundamentals 4

Question 1

Which broad distinction is often drawn between the two main streams of Tantra?

Accepted Answer

The 'left-hand' and 'right-hand' paths

Answer

The northern and southern oceans

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Summer and winter rites

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Spoken and written paths

Question 2

Breath control practices in Tantric and yogic traditions are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Pranayama

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Asana

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Mudra

Answer

Kirtan

Question 3

A 'mudra' in Tantric and yogic practice typically refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A symbolic gesture, often of the hands

Answer

A type of fire ritual

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A sacred geometric diagram

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A fasting period

Question 4

What is a 'mandala' commonly used for in Tantric practice?

Accepted Answer

A circular symbolic representation of the cosmos used in meditation and ritual

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A musical instrument

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A protective amulet worn on the wrist

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A daily food offering

Question 5

Tantric Buddhism is also commonly known by which name?

Accepted Answer

Vajrayana

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Theravada

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Zen

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Pure Land

Question 6

In Tantra, a qualified teacher who guides initiates is traditionally called what?

Accepted Answer

Guru

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Yantra

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Bindu

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Nadi

Question 7

The Tantric concept of 'bindu' most often refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A point or seed representing concentrated potential or the origin of creation

Answer

A long pilgrimage route

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A type of drum

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A water purification ritual