Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2005

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    The total number of cetasikas in all are

    • 13
    • 25
    • 52
    • 89
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YOUNG MEN’S BUDDHIST ASSOCIATIONCOLOMBO, SRI LANKA2549 Dhamma Examination 2005Grade: Junior Part II Date: 26.06.2005Subject: Abhidhamma Time: 1 hour 30 mins

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  • 2. 

    The Abhidhamma work composed by Ven. Moggaliputtatissa Thero during King Asoka’s reign was:

    • Dhammasangani

    • Vibhanga

    • Kathavattu

    • Patthana

    Correct Answer
    A. Kathavattu
    Explanation
    The Kathavattu is the correct answer. It is one of the seven books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which is a collection of Buddhist scriptures. The Kathavattu focuses on philosophical debates and discussions, exploring various viewpoints and arguments. It is believed to have been composed by Ven. Moggaliputtatissa Thero during the reign of King Asoka.

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  • 3. 

    The number of akusala cetasikas are __ in number.

    • 7

    • 12

    • 14

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    There are a total of 14 akusala cetasikas.

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  • 4. 

    The number of sobhana cetasikas are

    • 13

    • 19

    • 25

    • 59

    Correct Answer
    A. 25
    Explanation
    The number of sobhana cetasikas is 25.

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  • 5. 

    The fine material realm (Rupaloka) comprises of ___ planes.

    • 8

    • 10

    • 11

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
    Explanation
    This is a common repeat question. Please note if the question is asking for number of planes (which is 16) or number of cittas (15).

    Guide Book 1, pg 92 ('Rupavacara or fine material plane, which consists of 16 Brahma Lokas')

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  • 6. 

    The Jhana factors (Jhananga) arising in the first Jhana consciousness are

    • 2

    • 3

    • 5

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    The Jhana factors arising in the first Jhana consciousness are 2, 3, and 7. The number 5 is not a correct answer.

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  • 7. 

    Underline the inappropriate term

    • Lobha

    • Sati

    • Saddha

    • Metta

    Correct Answer
    A. Lobha
    Explanation
    Not sure of this question, answer may be either:
    Lobha - as it is the only akusala cetasika if we take metta as adosa; OR
    Metta - as it is the only non-cetasika

    See Guide book 2 pg 119 for the relationship between adosa and metta

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  • 8. 

    The sobhana cetasikas which are common to all sobhana cittas are

    • 12

    • 14

    • 19

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 132.

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  • 9. 

    The number of fetters (sanyojana) eradicated by the Sotapatti Magga citta are

    • 2

    • 3

    • 5

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 1, pg 106. Fetters eradicated are Sakkaya ditthi, Vicikiccha and Silabatta-paramasa.

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  • 10. 

    No. of roots in all (Akusala mula kusala mula) are ______ in number.

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 6. In the context of the question, "Akusala mula kusala mula" refers to the roots of unwholesome and wholesome actions in Buddhism. These roots are categorized into six types: greed, hatred, delusion, non-greed, non-hatred, and non-delusion. Therefore, the number of roots in all (Akusala mula kusala mula) is 6 in number.

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