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प्रश्न
Map work
On an outline world map, mark the areas to which Buddhism spread. Trace the land and sea routes from the subcontinent to these areas.
उत्तर
- India
- Bhutan
- Afganistan
- China
- Japan
- Korea
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 words
Why do you think women and men joined the sangha?
The Sangha was an association of whom?
Consider the following statements regarding Sangha.
- Mahapajapati Gotami persuaded Buddha to allow women into the sangha.
- Many women who entered the sangha became teachers of Dhamma and went on to become theris.
- Once within the sangha, all were regarded as equal.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Match the following.
| (i) | Metta | (a) | soulless |
| (ii) | Karuna | (b) | fellow feeling |
| (iii) | Anatta | (c) | sorrow |
| (iv) | Dukkha | (d) | compassion |
Who among the following was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni?
Sanga was an organisation of whom?
Study the following statements regarding Buddhism carefully.
- Buddhism grew rapidly, both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha.
- Buddhism did not give much importance to conduct and values.
- Buddhism appealed to many people who were dissatisfied with the existing religious practices.
- Buddhism laid much stress on superiority based on birth.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. Chaitya | 1. Contains relics of Buddha. |
| B. Vihara | 2. Prayer hall for the Buddhist monks. |
| C. Sangha | 3. Dwelling place of Buddhist monks. |
| D. Stupa | 4. Organisation of monks. |
Budha founded an organization of monks called ______.
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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The Therigatha This unique Buddhist text, part of the Sutta Pitaka, is a collection of verses composed by bhikkhunis. It provides insight into women's social and spiritual experiences. Punna, a dasi or slave woman, went to the river each morning to fetch water for her master's household. There she would daily see a Brahmana performing bathing rituals. One morning she spoke to him. The following are verses composed by Punna, recording her conversation with the Brahmana : I am a water carrier: The Brahmana replied: Punna said: Whoever told you |
- How does the text provide insight into Punna's spiritual experience?
- How is Purina reflected as an awakened soul?
- Which of the teachings to Buddha are evident in the composition?
