Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2011

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YOUNG MEN’S BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION
COLOMBO – SRI LANKA
2554 – DHAMMA EXAMINATION – 2010
Grade – Junior Part II (Junior) Date: 26th June 2011
Subject – Abhidhamma Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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  • 2. 

    Abhidhamma deals with _____________ desana.

    • Ana

    • Vohara

    • Paramattha

    • Sammuthi

    Correct Answer
    A. Paramattha
    Explanation
    Abhidhamma deals with Paramattha desana. Paramattha refers to the ultimate reality or ultimate truths according to Buddhist philosophy. It encompasses the understanding of the fundamental nature of existence, including the analysis of mind, matter, and consciousness. Abhidhamma is a branch of Buddhist teachings that provides a detailed and systematic analysis of these ultimate realities. It aims to deepen one's understanding of the nature of reality and the workings of the mind in order to attain liberation from suffering.

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  • 3. 

    The Abhidhamma Desana was mainly intended for ____________.

    • The five ascetics

    • Ven. Anna Kondanna

    • Maha Maya Devi in Tavatimsa

    • Human Beings

    Correct Answer
    A. Maha Maya Devi in Tavatimsa
    Explanation
    Guide Book 1, pg 73

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  • 4. 

    Buddha delivered the sermon on Abhidhamma during the __________ retreat period after Enlightenment.

    • Second

    • Fifth

    • Seventh

    • Eighth

    Correct Answer
    A. Seventh
    Explanation
    Guide Book 1, pg 73
    'The Buddha, just prior to the 7th annual rains retreat.... ascended to the Tavatimsa Heaven to deliver the sermon on Abhidhamma....'

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  • 5. 

    The book named ____________ is not one of the Abhidhamma books.

    • Dhatu Katha

    • Yamaka

    • Samyutta Nikaya

    • Puggala Pannati

    Correct Answer
    A. Samyutta Nikaya
    Explanation
    The book named Samyutta Nikaya is not one of the Abhidhamma books.

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  • 6. 

    The number of cittas classified in Abhidhamma is _______.

    • 54

    • 81

    • 89

    • 120

    Correct Answer
    A. 89
    Explanation
    It is either 89 or 121 (including Jhanas).

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  • 7. 

    The basic technical term used in Abhidhamma to imply all mental and material phenomena is ____________.

    • Kusala kusala

    • Dhammas

    • Nama-Rupa

    • Tilakhanna

    Correct Answer
    A. Nama-Rupa
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Nama-Rupa." In Abhidhamma, Nama-Rupa is the term used to imply all mental and material phenomena. Nama refers to mental factors or mental states, while Rupa refers to material phenomena or physical elements. Together, they encompass all aspects of experience and existence according to Abhidhamma philosophy.

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  • 8. 

    The mental factor of greed (Lobha) arises in __________ cittas.

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

    • 24

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    In year 1, you would have learned the 14 akusala cittas, of which 8 are rooted in lobha (greed).

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  • 9. 

    The number of mental factors common to all the cittas is ___.

    • 6

    • 7

    • 14

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    Guide Book 2, Pg 96 onwards, chapter on annasamana cetasikas.

    The 7 universal mental factors (Sabba Citta Sadharana) are as follows:
    Contact, Feeling, Perception, Volition, One-pointedness, Mental Life Faculty, Attention.
    These factors perform the most basic functions, without which no object could be discerned.

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  • 10. 

    The number of beautiful mental factors (sobhana cetasika) common to all beautiful consciousness is  ____ .

    • 4

    • 19

    • 25

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    Guide Book 2, pg 115

    This is a common trick question. Be aware that they are asking for the Universal Beautiful Mental Factors (Sobhana Sadharana cetasikas) and not just Beautiful Mental Factors (Sobhana cetasikas).
    There are 25 Sobhana cetasikas in all, of which 19 appear in all beautiful consciousness and are thus named Sobhana Sadharana cetasikas.

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