Colombo Ymba Dhamma Exam 2001

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    The horse Kanthaka

    • Followed the Bodhisatta
    • Came back with Channa
    • Refused to return
    • Died of grief
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The Colombo YMBA Dhamma Exam 2001 quiz assesses knowledge on key events in the life of Prince Siddhartha, including his renunciation and early ascetic practices. This educational tool enhances understanding of Buddhist history and teachings.

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  • 2. 

    Prince Siddartha became an ascetic on the banks of river

    • Anoma

    • Neranjara

    • Narmada

    • Yamuna

    Correct Answer
    A. Anoma
    Explanation
    Neranjara is the river where the Bodhisatta resided near by in the market town of Senani, Uruvela.

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  • 3. 

    The Pancavaggiyas left the Bodhisatta because

    • He gave up austerities

    • He refused to listen to them

    • He boycotted them

    • He asked them to leave

    Correct Answer
    A. He gave up austerities
    Explanation
    The Pancavaggiyas left the Bodhisatta because he gave up austerities. This implies that the Bodhisatta had been practicing severe self-discipline and asceticism, but later decided to abandon these practices. The Pancavaggiyas, who may have believed in the importance of austerities, disagreed with this decision and chose to leave him.

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  • 4. 

    The fact that self-mortification and self-indulgence were both harmful was told to him by

    • Brahma Sahampati

    • Pancavaggiyas

    • Deities

    • He realised it himself

    Correct Answer
    A. He realised it himself
    Explanation
    Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6
    The Buddha and His Teachings, pg 30

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  • 5. 

    The Bodhisatta's first alms round (pindapatha) was at 

    • Kapilavathu

    • Rajagaha

    • Savatthi

    • Gaya

    Correct Answer
    A. Rajagaha
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rajagaha. Rajagaha was the capital city of Magadha during the time of the Buddha. It was a prosperous and important city, known for its royal palace and surrounded by hills. The Bodhisatta, before becoming the Buddha, would have traveled to Rajagaha to beg for alms as part of his spiritual practice.

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  • 6. 

    After giving up austerities and choosing the middle path the Bodhisatta developed 

    • Kayagatasati

    • Walking meditation

    • Anapanasati

    • Metta-bhavana

    Correct Answer
    A. Anapanasati
    Explanation
    Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6

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  • 7. 

    While practising austerities at Uruvela, the Bodhisatta and the Pancavaggiyas got their alms from the village of 

    • Senani

    • Gaya

    • Vesali

    • Rajagaha

    Correct Answer
    A. Senani
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Senani. The explanation for this answer is not available.

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  • 8. 

    The Bodhisatta received dana from Sujata under the _____ tree.

    • Bodhi

    • Rajayatana

    • Ajapala

    • Muchalinda

    Correct Answer
    A. Ajapala
    Explanation
    Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 6

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  • 9. 

    Alara Kalama was an ascetic who had attained ___________ samapattis.

    • Five

    • Six

    • Seven

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    Buddhist Dictionary, Nyanatiloka, pg 71

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  • 10. 

    The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at

    • Rajagaha

    • Gijjhakuta

    • Anupiya

    • Uruvela

    Correct Answer
    A. Anupiya
    Explanation
    The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at Anupiya.

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