Lesson 8


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**Basic Buddhism Course**
Lesson 8
*Questions*
Fill in the blanks. (Pali terms - encouraged)

1. The four sublime states (Brahma Vihara) are :

    a. ________________________________
    b. ________________________________
    c. ________________________________
    d. ________________________________

2. Metta is defined as:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. The 31 realms of existences are classified into 4 spheres.
Complete the table below.

*Spheres of Existence*	*Number of Realms*

Form Sphere (Rupavacara)

Supramundane (Lokuttara)	0
T O T A L	31

4. There are ____________ Heavenly Realms.

5. The Pure Abodes have ____________ Realms of Existences.
They are for beings who have attained :

a. ________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________

6. The four lower Realms are:

    a. ________________________________________________________________
    b. ________________________________________________________________
    c. ________________________________________________________________
    d. ________________________________________________________________

7. Will there be rebirth for Buddhas and Arahants ? Yes / No

8. The 31 Realms of Existence where beings are born and reborn is also knows as

_____________________


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