Question

Japanese Buddhists depict a flame engulfing one of these objects in the kaen-hōju. The most sacred temples in Korean Seon (“sun”) Buddhism are referred to as these objects, which also name a “pile” of Mahayana texts. The knots of Indra’s net are these objects, one of which is Vishnu’s Kaustubha (“COW-stoob-ha”). A Tibetan Buddhist mantra praising one of these objects found within a lotus is commonly recited during meditation. The cintamani (“chin-TAH-mun-ee”) is one of these (-5[1])objects that grants wishes. The Great Compassion Heart Dharani of Avalokitesvara (“ah-vah-LO-ki-TESH-va-ra”) begins by praising three of these objects, which comprise the Buddha, dhamma, and sangha. (10[1])These objects are revered by Buddhists as the triratna. (-5[1])For 10 points, the Navaratna comprises nine of (10[1])what objects used in Buddhist astrology (-5[1])which are often compared (-5[1])to birthstones? ■END■ (10[2]0[3])

ANSWER: jewels [accept mani or Om Mani Padme Hum until “cintamani” is read; accept the Triple Gem or Triratna or ratna until read; accept Navaratna until read; accept ruby or sapphire or pearl or emerald or hessonite or cat’s eye or coral or diamond]
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2024 ACF Winter at Clemson2024-11-16Y850%0%38%91.75
2024 ACF Winter at Lehigh2024-11-16Y757%0%57%116.25
2024 ACF Winter at Northwestern2024-11-16Y850%0%50%78.25
2024 ACF Winter at Ohio State2024-11-16Y729%0%57%96.50
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Srikar VenkatesanPenn BColumbia B72-5
Sinecio MoralesJohns Hopkins APenn A9710
Nolan KeatingLehigh AHaverford A106-5
Cooper RohColumbia ABard A11410
Rahul Rao-PothurajuRowan APenn State A120-5
Jeevika SetzerJohns Hopkins BPenn State B124-5
Olin BoseColumbia BPenn B1270
Arjun BothraHaverford ALehigh A12710
Mitch McCullarPenn State ARowan A12710
Alex WongRutgers ARutgers C1270
Emma Victoria ByronRutgers CRutgers A1270