Colombo Ymba Dhamma Exam 2001
- 1.
Prince Siddartha became an ascetic on the banks of river
- A.
Anoma
- B.
Neranjara
- C.
Narmada
- D.
Yamuna
Correct Answer
A. AnomaExplanation
Neranjara is the river where the Bodhisatta resided near by in the market town of Senani, Uruvela.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The horse Kanthaka
- A.
Followed the Bodhisatta
- B.
Came back with Channa
- C.
Refused to return
- D.
Died of grief
Correct Answer
D. Died of griefExplanation
The horse Kanthaka followed the Bodhisatta and came back with Channa, but refused to return. This caused the horse to experience immense grief, which eventually led to its death.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Bodhisatta's first alms round (pindapatha) was at
- A.
Kapilavathu
- B.
Rajagaha
- C.
Savatthi
- D.
Gaya
Correct Answer
B. RajagahaExplanation
The correct answer is Rajagaha. Rajagaha was the capital city of Magadha during the time of the Buddha. It was a prosperous and important city, known for its royal palace and surrounded by hills. The Bodhisatta, before becoming the Buddha, would have traveled to Rajagaha to beg for alms as part of his spiritual practice.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at
- A.
Rajagaha
- B.
Gijjhakuta
- C.
Anupiya
- D.
Uruvela
Correct Answer
C. AnupiyaExplanation
The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at Anupiya.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Alara Kalama was an ascetic who had attained ___________ samapattis.
- A.
Five
- B.
Six
- C.
Seven
- D.
Eight
Correct Answer
C. SevenExplanation
Buddhist Dictionary, Nyanatiloka, pg 71Rate this question:
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- 6.
While practising austerities at Uruvela, the Bodhisatta and the Pancavaggiyas got their alms from the village of
- A.
Senani
- B.
Gaya
- C.
Vesali
- D.
Rajagaha
Correct Answer
A. SenaniExplanation
The correct answer is Senani. The explanation for this answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 7.
After giving up austerities and choosing the middle path the Bodhisatta developed
- A.
Kayagatasati
- B.
Walking meditation
- C.
Anapanasati
- D.
Metta-bhavana
Correct Answer
C. AnapanasatiExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Pancavaggiyas left the Bodhisatta because
- A.
He gave up austerities
- B.
He refused to listen to them
- C.
He boycotted them
- D.
He asked them to leave
Correct Answer
A. He gave up austeritiesExplanation
The Pancavaggiyas left the Bodhisatta because he gave up austerities. This implies that the Bodhisatta had been practicing severe self-discipline and asceticism, but later decided to abandon these practices. The Pancavaggiyas, who may have believed in the importance of austerities, disagreed with this decision and chose to leave him.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The fact that self-mortification and self-indulgence were both harmful was told to him by
- A.
Brahma Sahampati
- B.
Pancavaggiyas
- C.
Deities
- D.
He realised it himself
Correct Answer
D. He realised it himselfExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6
The Buddha and His Teachings, pg 30Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Bodhisatta received dana from Sujata under the _____ tree.
- A.
Bodhi
- B.
Rajayatana
- C.
Ajapala
- D.
Muchalinda
Correct Answer
C. AjapalaExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6Rate this question:
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