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Theories of Time in the Buddhist Abhidharma

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the theories of time in the Buddhist Abhidharma. The questions cover various aspects of the Abhidharma's approach to time, including its definition of time, the different types of time, and the relationship between time and other concepts such as karma and rebirth.
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According to the Abhidharma, what is the fundamental unit of time?

  1. A moment

  2. A second

  3. A minute

  4. An hour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Abhidharma, time is conceived as a series of discrete moments, each of which is indivisible and has no duration. These moments are known as "ksana" in Sanskrit.

How many types of time does the Abhidharma recognize?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Abhidharma recognizes three types of time: past, present, and future. These three types of time are not seen as separate entities, but rather as aspects of a single, continuous flow of time.

What is the relationship between time and karma in the Abhidharma?

  1. Karma is the cause of time

  2. Time is the cause of karma

  3. Karma and time are independent of each other

  4. Karma and time are mutually dependent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Abhidharma, karma and time are seen as mutually dependent. Karma is the intentional action that creates the conditions for future experiences, while time is the medium through which these experiences unfold.

What is the relationship between time and rebirth in the Abhidharma?

  1. Rebirth is the cause of time

  2. Time is the cause of rebirth

  3. Rebirth and time are independent of each other

  4. Rebirth and time are mutually dependent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the Abhidharma, rebirth and time are seen as mutually dependent. Rebirth is the process of passing from one life to another, while time is the medium through which this process unfolds.

What is the ultimate goal of the Abhidharma's teachings on time?

  1. To gain liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. To achieve a state of perfect happiness

  3. To understand the nature of reality

  4. To attain enlightenment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the Abhidharma's teachings on time is to attain enlightenment, which is a state of perfect wisdom and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

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