What are brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are frequently used for protection?
a. precepts
b. mandalas
c. mudras
d. dharanis
d. dharanis
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Buddhism has rituals designed to protect the faithful and the whole world against danger and evil, beside the constant effort to earn good karma as a spiritual blessing.
d. Correct. Dharanis, brief statements of Buddhist teachings that are thought to share their power, are frequently used for protection, as are even shorter one- or two-word mantras.
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