Question
The Qiánlóng Emperor commissioned images of himself as this bodhisattva atop Mount Wǔtái at the center of a sacred landscape. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this wise bodhisattva who often appears riding a lion and wielding a sword that cuts through ignorance.
ANSWER: Manjushri [or Wénshū Púsà]
[10e] Identifying with Manjushri, the Qiánlóng Emperor positioned himself as a righteous Buddhist monarch named for turning these objects. An eight-spoked one of these objects symbolizes the Buddha’s teachings.
ANSWER: wheels [or chakra; or cakka; accept chakravarti]
[10h] Thangkas depicted the Qiánlóng Emperor surrounded by his spiritual advisor, Changkya Rolpe Dorje, and these tutelary deities, who are chosen by practitioners for meditational focus and embody the enlightened mind. The “Three Roots” of Vajrayana consist of llamas, protective deities, and these deities.
ANSWER: yidams
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 5 | 18.00 | 100% | 60% | 20% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 15.00 | 100% | 33% | 17% |