Colombo Ymba Dhamma Exam 2003

On his alms round at Rajagaha, Ascetic Gotama met King Bimbisara.

Sujata offered milk-rice to Ascetic Gotama on the day of his Enlightenment.

The statement is true because before attaining Enlightenment, Prince Siddartha, who later became known as Gautama Buddha, practiced penances for six years. This period of intense asceticism and self-denial was a part of his spiritual journey and quest for enlightenment. It was during this time that he explored various religious and philosophical teachings, seeking the ultimate truth and liberation from suffering. Ultimately, he realized that extreme penances were not the path to enlightenment and adopted the Middle Way, leading him to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

The statement is false because Prince Siddartha did not give Kisa Gotami a necklace because he fell in love with her. In Buddhist folklore, Prince Siddartha, who later became Gautama Buddha, gave Kisa Gotami a necklace as a symbol of compassion and to teach her a lesson about impermanence and the nature of life. The story revolves around the death of Kisa Gotami's child and her journey to understand the universal truth of suffering. The necklace represents the temporary nature of material possessions and the importance of seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Theri Yasodara was also known as Bhaddakachana.

Mahabrahma Sahampati invited the Buddha to proclaim the Dhamma for those who had little dust in their eyes of wisdom.

The birth-story (Jataka) that illustrates renunciation is Makhadeva Jataka. This suggests that the story of Makhadeva Jataka showcases the theme of renunciation, where the protagonist renounces worldly desires and attachments.

Vesak day commemorates birth, enlightenment and parinibbana of Buddha.

Mahabrahma Ghatikara offered the 8 requisites to Ascetic Gotama on his renunciation.

See full listings from pg 60 of Guide to Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2.