Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2011
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
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Buddha delivered the sermon on Abhidhamma during the __________ retreat period after Enlightenment.
- A.
Second
- B.
Fifth
- C.
Seventh
- D.
Eighth
Correct Answer
C. SeventhExplanation
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....'Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Abhidhamma Desana was mainly intended for ____________.
- A.
The five ascetics
- B.
Ven. Anna Kondanna
- C.
Maha Maya Devi in Tavatimsa
- D.
Human Beings
Correct Answer
C. Maha Maya Devi in TavatimsaExplanation
Guide Book 1, pg 73Rate this question:
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- 3.
The book named ____________ is not one of the Abhidhamma books.
- A.
Dhatu Katha
- B.
Yamaka
- C.
Samyutta Nikaya
- D.
Puggala Pannati
Correct Answer
C. Samyutta NikayaExplanation
The book named Samyutta Nikaya is not one of the Abhidhamma books.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Abhidhamma deals with _____________ desana.
- A.
Ana
- B.
Vohara
- C.
Paramattha
- D.
Sammuthi
Correct Answer
C. ParamatthaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The number of cittas classified in Abhidhamma is _______.
- A.
54
- B.
81
- C.
89
- D.
120
Correct Answer
C. 89Explanation
It is either 89 or 121 (including Jhanas).Rate this question:
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- 6.
The basic technical term used in Abhidhamma to imply all mental and material phenomena is ____________.
- A.
Kusala kusala
- B.
Dhammas
- C.
Nama-Rupa
- D.
Tilakhanna
Correct Answer
C. Nama-RupaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Pick the inappropriate word.
- A.
Citta
- B.
Cetasika
- C.
Nibbana
- D.
The sun
Correct Answer
D. The sunExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 8.
The number of mental factors common to all the cittas is ___.
- A.
6
- B.
7
- C.
14
- D.
25
Correct Answer
B. 7Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The number of beautiful mental factors (sobhana cetasika) common to all beautiful consciousness is ____ .
- A.
4
- B.
19
- C.
25
- D.
7
Correct Answer
B. 19Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The mental factor of greed (Lobha) arises in __________ cittas.
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
24
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
In year 1, you would have learned the 14 akusala cittas, of which 8 are rooted in lobha (greed).Rate this question:
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