Colombo Ymba Dhamma Exam 2001

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1. The horse Kanthaka

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The horse Kanthaka followed the Bodhisatta and came back with Channa, but refused to return. This caused the horse to experience immense grief, which eventually led to its death.

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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.

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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.

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Buddhist Dictionary, Nyanatiloka, pg 71

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10. The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at

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The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at Anupiya.

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The horse Kanthaka
Prince Siddartha became an ascetic on the banks of river
The Pancavaggiyas left the Bodhisatta because
The fact that self-mortification and self-indulgence were both harmful...
The Bodhisatta's first alms round (pindapatha) was at 
After giving up austerities and choosing the middle path the...
While practising austerities at Uruvela, the Bodhisatta and the...
The Bodhisatta received dana from Sujata under the _____ tree.
Alara Kalama was an ascetic who had attained ___________ samapattis.
The Bodhisatta's first stay after Renunciation was at
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