Are You A Bodhisattva? Let's Find Out...
A 30-question quiz to determine the dominant virtue you may possess as a Bodhisattva, a practitioner of Buddhism based on the Nichiren/Soka Gakkai tradition of faith, practice, and study. IF you disagree with the results, just remember that the author is working out the bugs, ok practically has no clue yet about logic statements, what-if-then, techno-geek stuff. Consider this a work-in-progress. Really, we're all works-in-progress when it comes to life. . . Please excuse my silly if sometimes caustic humor.
- 1.I get angry with injustice
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 2.I take on the pain of others
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 3.I have to do everything MY way
- A.
Vehemently Disagree
- B.
Disagree
- C.
Every now and then
- D.
Agree
- E.
My way or the highway
- 4.I can sense when people are lying
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- E.
Yes
- F.
No
- 5.My greatest powers are love and compassion
- A.
Nope. Procrastinating and dissembling
- B.
Sometimes love, sometimes compassion, a bit of both
- C.
Only kryptonite can stop me
- D.
Yes, definitely up there with top 5 virtues of myself
- 6.In some cultures, what I do would be considered 'normal'
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 7.My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgment
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 8.I honor my personality flaws for without them I would have no personality at all
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- E.
Yes
- F.
No
- 9.The 1st step is to say nice things about myself. The 2nd, to do nice things for myself. The third is to find someone to buy me nice things.
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat Disagree
- C.
Somewhat Agree
- D.
Agree
- 10.As I learn to trust the universe, I find that I no longer need to carry a weapon (gun, knife, choice of concealed weaponry)
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Definitely agree
- 11.I need not suffer in vain as I can still moan, whimper, and complain
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 12.This world seems foreign to me
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- E.
Yes
- F.
No
- 13.I am at one with my duality
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Agree
- 14.Only my lack of imagination saves me from immobilizing myself with imaginary fears
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 15.I am learning that criticism is not nearly effective as sabotage
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 16.To understand all is to fear all
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- E.
Yes
- F.
No
- 17.The next time the universe knocks at my door, I will pretend I am NOT home
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 18.To have a successful relationship, I must learn to make it look like that I am giving as much as I am getting
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 19.A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to the problem
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 20.ALL of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts of me
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- E.
Yes
- F.
No
- 21.I honor and express all facets of my being, regardless of state or local laws
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Somewhat disagree
- C.
Somewhat agree
- D.
Agree
- 22.Why should I waste my time worrying about the past when I can spend my time worrying about the future
- A.
Disagree
- B.
Agree
- 23.Which of these is closer to your personal philosophy?
- A.
Look out for Numero Uno - ME
- B.
Listen, take notes, and wait for the next opportunity to take advantage of the situation
- C.
Treat others as you would want to be treated - nice
- 24.Do you think dogs or cats have emotions?
- A.
I don't know. I might have been a cat or dog in a past lifetime
- B.
It's an animal. They can't feel as we humans do!
- C.
I'm crazy for animals. I know they feel emotions like my 'pooky' here. Oo wants some num nums, baby?
- D.
Yes
- E.
No
- 25.Your district or chapter is throwing a charity benefit for the UN Children’s Refugee Fund, but at the same time your favorite actor is doing a book-signing at a local mall. Which do you go to?
- A.
The book signing. (Fill in name of celebrity here) is sooo hot. Who's going to miss me anyway?
- B.
I'll kill two birds with one stone with the wisdom of a great leader. I'll send on money with another member (maybe pay for the keg...I mean help with refreshments ahead of time) whilst I go get that autograph. IF I have time, I can show up later with an excuse that I had to home-v someone earlier.
- C.
I wangle....er, invite all my friends, family, and co-workers to the charity benefit. Then my conscience is clear as I go to that book-signing.
- D.
I have to go to the charity benefit (rats). There'll be another time I can 'stalk', I mean get that autograph
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 608 | Last updated: Aug 31, 2017
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