Colombo Ymba Dhamma Exam 2008
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Buddha contemplated on Patthana of the Abhidhamma Pitaka during the ………................ week after Enlightenment.
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Third
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Fourth
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Sixth
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The Colombo YMBA Dhamma Exam 2008 focuses on deep aspects of Buddhism, assessing knowledge on Abhidhamma Pitaka, key sermons, and ethical practices in Buddhism. It evaluates understanding of core Buddhist teachings and figures, relevant for students of Buddhist studies.
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Buddha was invited to preach the Dhamma after Enlightenment by
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Maha Brahma Sahampati
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God Sakra
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Ascetic Upaka
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A. Maha Brahma SahampatiExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 13Rate this question:
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The extreme Ascetic practice that Buddha advised recluses to avoid in the first sermon was
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Attakilamathanuyoga
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Kamasukhallikanuyoga
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Majjhima patipada
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A. AttakilamathanuyogaExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 14Rate this question:
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The first lay follower who took refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha was
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Millionaire’s son Yasa
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Yasa’s father
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Ajivaka Upaka
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A. Yasa’s fatherExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 17Rate this question:
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Sariputta thera attained Arahantship after listening to
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Aditta Pariyaya Sutta
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Anatta Lakkhana Sutta
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Vedana Pariggaha Sutta
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A. Vedana Pariggaha SuttaExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 29Rate this question:
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Depriving a human being of life intentionally by a bhikkhu is
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Parajika offence
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Pacittiya offence
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Sanghadisesa offence
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A. Parajika offenceExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 52Rate this question:
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Makhadeva Jataka illustrates the fulfillment by Bodhisatta of the perfection (parami) of
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Nekkhamma (Renunciation)
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Upekkha (Equanimity)
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Panna (Wisdom)
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A. Nekkhamma (Renunciation)Explanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 62Rate this question:
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The first woman admitted to the order of nuns (Bhikkhunis) by the Buddha was
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Yasodara
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Maha Pajapathi Gotami
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Janapada Kalyani
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A. Maha Pajapathi GotamiExplanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 44Rate this question:
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The factors Right Speech, Right Action and Right Livelihood of the Noble Eightfold Path are grouped under
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Sila (Morality)
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Samadhi (Concentration)
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Panna (Wisdom)
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A. Sila (Morality)Explanation
The factors Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood are grouped under Sila (Morality) because they all pertain to ethical conduct and moral behavior. Right Speech refers to speaking truthfully, kindly, and constructively. Right Action involves refraining from harming others, stealing, and engaging in sexual misconduct. Right Livelihood refers to making a living in a way that is honest and does not harm others. These factors emphasize the importance of ethical behavior in leading a virtuous and compassionate life.Rate this question:
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The Sixth Great Buddhist Council (Chatta Maha Sangayana) was held in
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Matale (Sri Lanka)
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Rangoon (Myanmar)
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Mandalay (Myanmar)
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A. Rangoon (Myanmar)Explanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2 pg 83Rate this question:
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