The Sangha and the Councils (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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Who became the first recognised disciple of the Buddha?
Who became the first recognised disciple of the Buddha?
Ajnata Kaundinya
What is the difference between 'Sangha' & 'sangha'?
What is the difference between 'Sangha' & 'sangha'?
Capital S = monastics; lowercase = all
When did Sangha members return to monasteries for communal living?
When did Sangha members return to monasteries for communal living?
During the rainy season
Which of these is NOT a prohibition for monks in the Vinaya texts?
Which of these is NOT a prohibition for monks in the Vinaya texts?
Eating meat
What was Mahapajapati's relationship to the Buddha?
What was Mahapajapati's relationship to the Buddha?
His aunt and stepmother
How many times did Mahapajapati request permission for a female order before Buddha agreed?
How many times did Mahapajapati request permission for a female order before Buddha agreed?
Three times
What was Ananda's crucial role at the first council?
What was Ananda's crucial role at the first council?
He recited all scriptures from memory
What was the main controversy at the second council?
What was the main controversy at the second council?
Monks handling money
Which two major Buddhist schools emerged from divisions at the second council?
Which two major Buddhist schools emerged from divisions at the second council?
Theravada and Mahayana
What did the third council add to complete the Tripitaka?
What did the third council add to complete the Tripitaka?
The Abhidharma commentaries