Who occupied the topmost position in the sangha established by Buddha?
- aAnanda and Sariputta
- bSariputta and Moggallana
- cAssvajita and Moggallana
- dSariputta and Shilabhadra
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Who occupied the topmost position in the sangha established by Buddha?
What does the term 'Savaka' mean?
The word 'Aggasavaka' means—
In which quality was Sariputta the best of all?
In which quality was Moggallana the best of all?
By what other name was Aggasavaka Sariputta familiar?
During religious instruction, Sariputta would sit on which side of Buddha?
Why were Sariputta and Moggallana called the right hand and the left hand of Buddha?
What was the family name of Sariputta?
Why was Sariputta called 'Sariputta'?
Sariputta was born in a village situated between which two places?
How many brothers and sisters did Sariputta have?
Which of the following were the brothers of Sariputta?
Why was Moggallana called 'Moggaliputta'?
In which village was Moggallana born?
On whose birthday was Moggallana born?
Why was Moggallana called 'Kolita'?
What feeling did Sariputta and Moggallana have after watching a drama together?
Whose discipleship did Sariputta and Moggallana first take?
Sanjaya Belatthaputta was a—
Which doctrine did Sanjaya Belatthaputta follow?
Whom did Sariputta meet while wandering in Rajageha that changed his life?
What charmed Sariputta when he first saw Assvajita?
According to the verse narrated by Assvajita, what lies behind the origin of everything?
According to the doctrine narrated by Assvajita, with the attainment of what is peace earned?
Buddha is described as a follower of which doctrine?
What fruition did Sariputta attain immediately after hearing Assvajita's narration?
How many disciples of Sanjaya Belatthaputta journeyed towards Buddha with Sariputta and Moggallana?
Where was Buddha residing when Sariputta and Moggallana reached him at Rajageha?
After ordination, on which day did Moggallana attain Arhantship?
After ordination, on which day did Sariputta attain Arhantship?
How many Mahasavakas were there in the Bhikkhu-sangha of Buddha?
According to the chief advice of Sariputta, why should one follow the virtues?
How did Moggallana preach the doctrine of Buddha?
According to Moggallana's verse, the human body is described as the container of—
Who attained Parinibbana first?
Moggallana attained Parinibbana how long after Sariputta?
Where did Sariputta attain his Nibbana?
Where was Moggallana attacked by a killer and attained Nibbana?
Why did Moggallana have to die at the hands of a killer?
What misdeed did Moggallana commit in his previous birth, instigated by his wife?
Where did Buddha order the sacred relics of Moggallana to be preserved?
Who built a stupa on the relics of Sariputta at Savatthi?
Consider the following statements about the lives of Sariputta and Moggallana: Which of the following is correct?
What lesson do we learn from the biography of Sariputta and Moggallana?
In which city did the rich devotee Mendaka Setthi live?
What was the name of Visakha's father?
For what was Visakha famous from her childhood?
How old was Visakha when she first went to pay homage to Buddha?
What fruition did Visakha attain after hearing Buddha's sermon in her childhood?
To whom was Visakha married?
Who was the father-in-law of Visakha?
How many admonitions did Visakha's father give her before she went to her father-in-law's house?
The admonition "Don't take the indoor fire to outdoor" means—
The admonition "Don't bring outside fire inside" means—
The admonition "Give only to him who gives" means—
The admonition "Take care of fire" means—
Why was Visakha's father-in-law, the merchant Migara, initially troubled by her presence?
When Visakha said her father-in-law was "taking stale food," what did she actually mean?
When Migara accused Visakha of taking fire outside at night, what was she actually doing?
Why is Visakha called 'Migaramata' or the Mother of Migara?
How much gold did Visakha spend to build the large monastery at Savatthi?
What is the name of the monastery Visakha built and donated to Buddha?
Whose co-operation did Visakha seek for the supervision of the construction of the Vihara?
With the help of his psychic power, in how many months did Moggallana complete the Vihara?
How many rooms did the two-storied Vihara built by Visakha have?
How many boons did Visakha ask for from Buddha?
Consider the following boons that Visakha sought from Buddha: Which of the following is correct?
By what title did Visakha become famous in the history of the Buddhist Religion?
What lesson do we learn from the life of Visakha?
Of which kingdom was Prasenjit the king?
What was the capital of Kosala?
What is the present name of the town Savatthi?
Whose son was King Prasenjit?
Where did Prasenjit receive his education?
Once King Prasenjit prepared a 'Mahayagga' (great sacrifice). What did he finally do with the collected animals?
In which chapter of the 'Samyutta Nikaya' are many of Buddha's advices to Prasenjit included?
What advice of Buddha helped King Prasenjit possess good health?
Who was the wife of King Prasenjit?
What was the background of Mallikadevi before her marriage?
When the king asked Mallika whom she loved most, what was her truthful reply?
When King Prasenjit was dissatisfied at the birth of a daughter, what did Buddha say?
What was the name of the daughter of Mahanama who was given in marriage to Prasenjit?
What was the name of the son born to Vasavakhattiya and Prasenjit?
Why did Virurava become furious with the Sakyas?
What did Virurava do after dethroning his father King Prasenjit?
How did Virurava finally meet his end?
What was the relationship between King Prasenjit and King Bimbisara?
What did Bimbisara receive as a token of dowry when he married Kosaladevi?
Who imprisoned King Bimbisara, leading to his death?
Buddha advised that the man who wins makes many enemies and the one defeated suffers anguish; who can enjoy peace forever?
Who was Sumana, the sister of King Prasenjit, in the sangha?
What was the name of the guest house King Prasenjit built at the request of his chief queen?
About how many crores of coins did King Prasenjit spend in the great charity arranged by Mallika?
When Prasenjit said the arrangement of gifts was not important, what did Buddha say was more important?
During the era of which Buddha was Punnika first born of an aristocratic family?
In whose house at Savatthi was Punnika born as the daughter of a slave?
Why was she given the name Punna or Punnika?
After hearing the preaching of Buddha known as the "roar of a lion," what did Punnika attain?
What was Punnika's everyday work during her life of slavery?
What is 'Udaksuddhi'?
What reason did the Brahmin give for bathing in the bitter cold morning?
According to Punnika's reasoning, if a bath could free one from sins, who would be confirmed for heaven?
According to Punnika, what should one clean first before washing the body?
What was the result of Punnika making the Udaksuddhi Brahmin follow her opinion?
After getting freedom, what did Punnika do?
What lesson do we learn from the biography of Punnika?
Bhikkhu Shilabhadra is described as the first supreme pride of which region?
Which of the following was a title given to Shilabhadra?
In which year was Shilabhadra born?
In which clan and place was Shilabhadra born?
What was the nickname of Shilabhadra?
Which university did Shilabhadra reach in his search for truth?
During Shilabhadra's time, how many students were at Nalanda?
During Shilabhadra's time, how many teachers were there at Nalanda?
Under whose tutorship did Shilabhadra take initiation at Nalanda?
What is 'Upasampada'?
At what age did Shilabhadra request permission to debate the Pundit from South India?
What was the outcome of the debate between Shilabhadra and the Pundit from South India?
What did the king of Magadha offer Shilabhadra after his victory in the debate?
When the king first offered him the revenue of a town, what did Shilabhadra say was sufficient for him?
By what respectful title did the Bhikkhus and Samaneras address Shilabhadra?
After the demise of Acariya Dhammapala, to which post was Shilabhadra appointed?
At what age did Shilabhadra's demise (Nibbana) occur, and in which year?
Consider the following statements about Bhikkhu Shilabhadra: Which of the following is correct?
In what was Maudgalyayana (Moggallana) supreme?
The purpose of King Prasenjit's marriage to a Shakya princess was: Which is correct?
Papia Tanchangya is a devout woman who, due to financial hardship, works in others' houses. One day she uses reasoning to convince a superstitious person of the futility of their actions and inspires them to embrace the true faith. Which Theri in the Charitmala does this incident relate to?
Papia Tanchangya is a devout woman who works in others' houses due to financial hardship, and one day uses reasoning to convince a superstitious person of the futility of their actions and inspires them toward the true faith. As a result of Papia's actions: Which is correct?
Venerable Priyadarshi was a wise monk whose advice everyone tried to follow attentively. Whose qualities from the Charitmala are reflected in this description?
Venerable Priyankar was a monk with special abilities who would win people's hearts by giving advice with examples. Whose qualities does this competence reflect?
Who is called the "repository of the true faith" (Swadharma Bhandar / Saddhamma Bhandara)?
Rupen Barua was eager to acquire knowledge from childhood; after being ordained in Buddhism he was named Dharmamitra, mastered many subjects through deep practice and perseverance, and was called a "repository of the true faith." Whose character from the Charitmala aligns with this story?
Brinta Barua regularly served and worshipped the Triple Gem, received the Five Precepts, married at the appropriate time, and at her wedding her father-in-law gave her advice and guidance. Whose character from the Charitmala does Brinta Barua most resemble?
Why was Punnika freed from servitude?
Why are the Bengalese proud of Shilabhadra?
Which of the following was a piece of advice that Visakha received from her father?
Who is called 'Mahaupasika' (the great devotee), and why?
What is the social importance of the ten admonitions given by Visakha's father?
Consider the following statements drawn from the chapter: Which of the following is correct?