120 questions · 18 sections
Who are known as Bhikkhus and Samaneras in Buddhism?
What is the main object of the Bhikkhus and the Samaneras?
In which Sutta did Tathagata Buddha summon the propagation of the Buddhist doctrine?
In which Pitaka are the rules and regulations for the Bhikkhus depicted?
What does the word 'Samanera' mean?
At what minimum age can one become a Samanera?
One cannot become a Bhikkhu if his age is less than—
Consider the following statements about ordination in Buddhism: Which of the following is correct?
The Samaneras accept the Ten Precepts (Dasasila) every day along with—
The observance of the Ten Precepts is a compulsory daily religious rite for—
Which of the following is one of the Ten Precepts (Dasasila)?
According to the Dasasila, eating food at which time should be avoided?
Consider the following statements about the Ten Precepts: Which of the following is correct?
Which are the four basic elements essential for maintaining life?
The thought of supervision about 'Civara' is related to—
"I am eating food only to maintain life, not to beautify the body"—this is the thought of supervision about—
The thought of supervision about 'Sayanasan' is related to—
The thought of supervision about 'Gilano Prottoy' is related to—
When should the thoughts of supervision be performed?
If a person enjoys the four basic elements without the thought of supervision, it is considered as—
The thought of supervision produces the cause of destruction of—
The four things from which a Bhikkhu must abstain are known as—
Which is one of the 'Cari Akoroniyo' (four things not to be done)?
The fourth instruction, not to claim supernatural power, was introduced during—
Consider the following statements about the 'Cari Akoroniyo': Which of the following is correct?
How many meals a day do the Bhikkhus eat?
The Bhikkhus must finish eating their meal before—
Generally, on what do the Bhikkhus and Samaneras live?
On which occasion can a Bhikkhu take a meal at the house of common people?
The three robes (Civara) are Sanghati, Uttarasangha and—
How many daily necessary articles can a Bhikkhu use?
Which of the following is one of the eight daily necessary articles of a Bhikkhu?
Consider the following articles of everyday use of a Bhikkhu: Which of the following is correct?
For the Bhikkhus, receiving gold and silver is—
If a laity offers gold and silver, what should a Bhikkhu do?
Which kind of donation can the Bhikkhusangha accept for the development of the rule of Buddha?
How many thoughts make up the 'Panca Bhavana'?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Panca Bhavana?
"Let all living beings be free from enemies, danger, disease and live in happiness"—this benefactory thinking is known as—
Wishing emancipation from sufferings and being sad at the sufferings of others is called—
To feel happiness seeing the beauty, honour, profit and wealth of others is known as—
Meditation on the human body as the container of diseases and impurities is called—
To think about the eight worldly matters (loss and profit, honour and dishonour, etc.) with a calm mind is called—
The Panca Bhavana help one to abstain from greed, lust, malice, hostility and—
Consider the following meditations: Which of the following are part of the Panca Bhavana?
What is the object of meditation?
What is attained in the first stage of meditation?
To attain salvation, how many stages of meditation must one surpass?
The practice of meditation instructed by Buddha is known as—
Samadhi starts from which stage?
How many types of knowledge are gained through Samadhi?
Which of the following is one of the knowledges gained through Samadhi?
Who possess the six special knowledges gained through Samadhi?
Consider the following knowledges gained through Samadhi: Which of the following is correct?
How many precepts (Silas) must the Bhikkhus comply with?
The elaborate explanation of the precepts obligatory for the Bhikkhus is found in the—
How often must the Bhikkhus recite the Patimokkha?
Most of the precepts described in the Patimokkha were delivered at—
Into how many types are the precepts of the Patimokkha divided?
Which of the following is one of the eight types of precepts?
The precept type 'Parajika' means—
To whom did Buddha give the advice 'Be yourself your lamp, be your own shelter'?
Consider the following types of precepts in the Patimokkha: Which of the following is correct?
Where was Buddha staying when He met Sigalaka?
Sigalaka was the son of a—
When Buddha met him, Sigalaka was paying homage to—
Which is one of the four types of troubled work (Klistakarma) a householder should avoid?
Which is one of the four types of sinful acts a religious householder should avoid?
Which of the following is one of the six offences to be avoided by pious laities?
Consider the following offences to be avoided by pious laities: Which of the following is correct?
How many bitter consequences does one suffer for taking intoxicating drugs?
Making obeisance to the east indicates performing duties towards—
Making obeisance to the west indicates performing duties towards—
Making obeisance to the north indicates performing duties towards—
Making obeisance to the south indicates performing duties towards—
Making obeisance to the up (upward) indicates performing duties towards—
Making obeisance to the down (downward) indicates performing duties towards—
According to the Sigalovada Sutta, who is a real friend?
Which describes an enemy in the guise of a friend?
Consider the following duties of a householder among the "six sides": Which of the following is correct?
In which village was Buddha staying when He delivered the Vyegghapajja Sutta?
How many auspicious rules did Buddha direct for the earthly life in the Vyegghapajja Sutta?
Which is one of the four auspicious rules of the Vyegghapajja Sutta?
"To cut his coat according to his cloth" refers to—
Which four good qualities greatly benefit a person in this world and hereafter?
Consider the following auspicious rules of the Vyegghapajja Sutta: Which of the following is correct?
According to Buddha, earnings should be divided into how many parts?
How much of the earnings should be employed in agriculture or trade?
What portion of the earnings should be saved for use in adversity?
Consider Buddha's instruction on dividing income: Which of the following is correct?
According to the lesson, good conduct denotes—
Who wrote the book 'Gihidina Cariya'?
In which language was the book 'Gihidina Cariya' written?
After rising from bed, what is the ardent duty of a Buddhist?
After breakfast, on which Bhavana should a householder meditate?
While crossing the road, what should one do according to the rules for householders?
How many times a day do householder Buddhists generally worship before the family Buddhasana?
What is kept at the Buddhasana of a Buddhist household?
According to the rules, after visiting a patient one should—
Which prosperous kingdom existed during the time of Buddha (Lesson 4)?
Who were the followers of Buddha in Vesali?
Who built the magnificent Kutagarasala Monastery for Buddha and His Sangha?
How many times did Buddha observe the rain-retreat (vassavasa) at Vesali?
What does 'Satta Aparihaniya Dhamma' mean?
At which place did Buddha deliver the Satta Aparihaniya Dhamma to the Vajjis?
Which is one of the seven conditions for welfare?
The Satta Aparihaniya Dhamma for the Bhikkhus has been compiled in the—
Consider the following among the seven conditions for welfare: Which of the following is correct?
What is the meaning of "Nisaggiya"?
Why are meditation and concentration mandatory for Bhikkhus and novices?
Amit Barua was ordained as a novice. During meals, the abbot asked him, "Why are you eating?" He replied, "Only to sustain life." What is Amit Barua's way of thinking called?
Sumit Barua practices meditation and concentration daily. As a result of Sumit Barua's activities— Which is correct?
What is the 'present thought of supervision'?
What is the main difference between a Bhikkhu and a Samanera regarding age?
Which is a characteristic of a real friend?
Which is one of the duties of a student towards his teacher?
Why should one visit a sick patient?
In the Sigalovada Sutta, "Shaddosha" (six faults) refers to—