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A short quiz

Three quick questions. Easy if you've read the homepage or the short guide. You can retry as many times as you like.

1. What does the word "metta" mean? Loving-kindness Forgiveness Silent meditation Detachment from the world

2. Metta is one of the four "brahmaviharas" (sublime states). Which tradition introduced this teaching? Early Buddhism Stoic Greek philosophy Christian monasticism Modern psychotherapy

3. What does scientific research most consistently find about regular metta practice? It's associated with reduced anxiety and improved mood It causes detachment from loved ones It produces no measurable changes in well-being It only benefits experienced meditators, never beginners