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, (-5[1])one of which is Vishnu’s Kaustubha (“COW-stoob-ha”). A Tibetan Buddhist mantra praising one of these objects found within (-5[1])a lotus is commonly recited during meditation. (10[1])The cintamani (“chin-TAH-mun-ee”) is one of these 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. These objects are revered by Buddhists as the triratna. For 10 points, the Navaratna comprises nine of what objects used in Buddhist astrology which are often compared to birthstones? (-5[2])■END■ (10[1]0[4])

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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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Aryan Desarapu (DII)Michigan APitt B (UG)42-5
Aditya Patnaik (DII)Ohio State B (DII)CWRU C (UG)59-5
ArielPitt AMichigan B6610
Matthew Lam (DII)Ohio State C (DII)CWRU D (DII)126-5
Simon Zimmerman (UG)Ohio State A (UG)Kenyon A (UG)126-5
Katia Gercheva (DII)CWRU D (DII)Ohio State C (DII)1270
Ella Mankowski (DII)Pitt B (UG)Michigan A1270
Peter Ballas (DII)Michigan D (DII)Michigan State B (UG)1270
Ni Kundargi (DII)Michigan State B (UG)Michigan D (DII)1270
Elias Kradel (DII)Kenyon B (DII)Michigan State C (UG)12710

Summary

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
2024 ACF Winter at UBC2024-11-16Y250%0%100%126.00