What does the word 'Nibbana' mean?
- aTo extinguish
- bTo create
- cTo meditate
- dTo wander
53 questions · 5 sections
What does the word 'Nibbana' mean?
The word 'Nibbana' is formed by adding which prefix to the word 'Bana'?
The prefix 'Ni' is used to denote which of the following?
What is the dictionary meaning of the word 'Bana'?
In the Buddhist scriptures, the word 'Bana' is used to mean—
According to the chapter, Nibbana means the decay or extinction of—
The harmful inclinations of the mind such as anger, jealousy, delusion and greed originate from—
What does 'Nibbanam Paramam Sukham' mean?
The cessation of all kinds of sufferings is called—
According to the scripture, the true nature of Nibbana cannot be known if one does not attain at least—
In the chapter, human life is compared to a—
For which reason do human beings suffer from pains by taking birth again and again?
Consider the following about a person who attains Nibbana: Which of the following is correct?
According to the chapter, Nibbana is of how many types?
What are the two types of Nibbana?
Rupa, Vedana, Sangha, Samkhara and Viggana — these five elements together are called—
Which one of the following is NOT one of the five aggregates (panca khandha)?
When a meditating man feels the knowledge of Nibbana destroying sorrows amidst the existence of the five aggregates, it is called—
Who attains the Sopadisesa Nibbana?
The knowledge of Nibbana that Gautama Buddha attained at the foot of the Bo-tree at Gaya is an example of—
Gautama Buddha attained the knowledge of Nibbana at Gaya after hard meditation of how many years?
When a man who has obtained Nibbana attains Parinibbana by destroying the five aggregates, it is termed—
At which place did Gautama Buddha attain Anupadisesa Nibbana?
At what age did Gautama Buddha attain Anupadisesa Nibbana?
After attaining Buddhahood, for how many years did Gautama Buddha preach?
Under which tree did Gautama Buddha attain Anupadisesa Nibbana at Kusinara?
Who explained Nibbana with the verse 'apratitam asamprattam anicchinnam ashashvatam'?
In which book is it mentioned that Nibbana is unexpressable, matchless and not identifiable with location, time or object?
The things which have cause and effect and are subject to change are called—
According to the chapter, Nibbana belongs to which category?
Buddha described the earthly life as temporary, full of sufferings and—
According to the Dhammapada verse quoted in the chapter, who remains near the Nibbana?
According to the chapter, Nibbana can be attained only by—
Consider the following statements about a living Arhant who attains Sopadisesa Nibbana: Which of the following is correct?
According to the chapter, the cause of craving is—
According to Buddha, taking birth as a human being is—
According to the chapter, who only enjoy happiness?
According to the chapter, who only suffer from sorrows?
According to the chapter, the animals and birds are led by—
In this world, who experience both sorrows and happiness?
To be emancipated from craving, the cause of suffering, one is to follow—
One who is engaged in attaining Nibbana must completely realize—
Consider the following about the practice for attaining Nibbana: Which of the following is correct?
If one does unwholesome deeds, according to the chapter, one will have to be born as—
What is Nirvana?
Birth in lower forms of life can be prevented by— Which of the following is correct?
Read the passage and answer: The abbot Kalyanshree Mahasthavir, through practice, was able to realize the way to liberation from suffering while the five aggregates existed; though he suffered from old age and illness during his lifetime, his rebirth was ended. Which realization of Nirvana did Kalyanshree Mahasthavir attain according to Gautama Buddha?
Read the passage and answer: Abbot Shri Dharmapriya destroyed the five aggregates and, through practice, became completely free from the bondage of birth and death; he will not be reborn again. On this basis, Abbot Shri Dharmapriya— Which of the following is correct?
What is Anupadhishesa Nirvana?
The statement "Nirvana is a supramundane (Lokottara) experience" means that Nibbana is—
According to the Dhammapada, which of the following is the supreme bliss?
What is the main message about Nibbana given in the book 'Milinda Panha'?
What is Sopadhishesa Nirvana?