Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2002

1. Abhidhama Pitaka comprises of _____ books.

3

5

7

8

2. During the reign of King Dharmasoka the Abhidhamma book titled __________ was compiled.

Yamaka

Pathana

Vibhanga

Kathavathu

3. The first human being to receive the Abhidhamma desana was

King Suddhodana

Anna Kondanna

Sariputta

Ananda

4. Which one is the inappropriate term?

Contact

Feeling

Perception

Delusion

5. The Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma desana to a gathering of heavenly beings in _________ heaven.

Tusita

Yamaya

Tavatimsa

Catumaharajika

6. Sammuti Desana is not found in

Sutta Pitaka

Vinaya Pitaka

Abhidhamma Pitaka

7. These volumes of the Abhidhamma Pitaka carry the common title _________ after the proper name of each book.

Pali

Nikaya

Prakaranaya

Sangraha

8. Lokuttara Magga cittas when classified according to Jhanas are __________ in number.

4

8

20

40

9. The number of mental factors which are beautiful and universal is ____ in number.

7

4

19

25

Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, Pg 115.

Explanation