Colombo YMBA Abhidhamma Exam 2011

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Buddha delivered the sermon on Abhidhamma during the __________ retreat period after Enlightenment.
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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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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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3.

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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4.

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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5.

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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6.

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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7.

Pick the inappropriate word.
- Citta
- Cetasika
- Nibbana
- The sun
Correct Answer

A. The sun

Explanation

All the rest are Abhidhamma terms that can fall into the category of paramattha sacca (ultimate truth). 'The Sun' is a name for a conventional object, hence under sammuti sacca (conventional truth).

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8.

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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9.

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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10.

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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Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2011

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

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The Abhidhamma Desana was mainly intended for ____________.

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

Abhidhamma deals with _____________ desana.

The number of cittas classified in Abhidhamma is _______.

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

Pick the inappropriate word.

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

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

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