Meditation (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is meditation defined as in religious practice?
What is meditation defined as in religious practice?
A focused practice training the mind to be present
How does contemplation differ from meditation?
How does contemplation differ from meditation?
Contemplation is wordless awareness
What does purification of attention achieve in meditation?
What does purification of attention achieve in meditation?
Calms habitual distractions & anxiety
What duration is typically recommended for daily meditation?
What duration is typically recommended for daily meditation?
10-20 minutes morning/evening
What is the proper response when attention wanders during meditation?
What is the proper response when attention wanders during meditation?
Non-judgementally notice & return
What is the goal of concentration meditation (samatha)?
What is the goal of concentration meditation (samatha)?
Achieving tranquillity & stability
What method characterises insight meditation (vipassana)?
What method characterises insight meditation (vipassana)?
Open observation of present experience
What is the correct sequence in loving-kindness meditation?
What is the correct sequence in loving-kindness meditation?
Self→benefactor→friend→neutral→difficult
Which is an example of sacred word repetition in Christianity?
Which is an example of sacred word repetition in Christianity?
The Jesus Prayer
What are the four stages of lectio divina?
What are the four stages of lectio divina?
Read→reflect→respond→rest
What characterises the Hesychasm tradition?
What characterises the Hesychasm tradition?
Jesus Prayer combined with breathing
Which indicates authentic spiritual growth from meditation?
Which indicates authentic spiritual growth from meditation?
Noticing emotions quickly & responding wisely
How should restlessness during meditation be addressed?
How should restlessness during meditation be addressed?
Adjust posture & practice earlier
What must meditation flow into according to religious traditions?
What must meditation flow into according to religious traditions?
Daily life: justice, care, honesty