Question
Answer some questions about the varied symbolism of wheels in Buddhism. For 10 points each:
[10h] This term for the ideal universal ruler found in many Indian religions means something like “he who turns the wheel.” These people will possess the seven precious elements of royalty and appear shortly before Maitreya.
ANSWER: cakravartin (“CHAHCK-rah-vahr-teen”) [or chakravarti or cakkavatti]
[10m] Another wheel in Buddhism is a symbol of this concept. Buddhists “take refuge in” a set of three jewels, which includes this as the second element.
ANSWER: dharma [or dhamma or dharm]
[10e] Prayer wheels are commonly used in this Buddhist tradition. Lamas are uniquely found within this Buddhist tradition.
ANSWER: Tibetan Buddhism [accept Indo-Tibetan Buddhism; accept Northern Buddhism; accept Trans-Himalayan Buddhism; prompt on Vajrayana]
<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, Religion>
Summary
2024 Penn Bowl CWRU | 11/02/2024 | Y | 1 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
2024 Penn Bowl Chicago | 11/02/2024 | Y | 1 | 30.00 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2024 Penn Bowl Texas | 11/02/2024 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Data
Illinois A | WUSTL | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |