2003 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

"Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with ultimate realities" what does it mean?

Pls refer to 2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1 Qn 2

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 6

Write short notes on any four of the following

Akusala -> Unwholesome. There are 12 Akusala cittas in the Kamavacara and they are 8 rooted in greed, 2 rooted in anger and 2 rooted in delusion.

Lokuttara -> Supramundane Consciousness consisting of 4 Magga (Path) consciousness and 4 Phala (Fruit) consciousness. These are the consciousness of sub or fully developed wisdom of Sainthood, The 4 Magga and Phala are sotapatti, Sakadagami, Anagami and Arahatta.

Moha Mula Citta -> The unwholesome (akusala) consciousness (citta) rooted in delusion is always accompanied by a neutral feelinig (upekkha sahagatam). The 2 Moha Mula Citta are "Upekkha sahagatam vicikicca (skeptical doubt) sampayutam" and "Upekkha sahagatam uddacca (reatlessness) sampayutam"

Jhana -> Meditative trance or Absorbtion. There are 15 Jhana cittas in the Rupavacara (5 Kusala, 5 Vipaka and 5 Kriya). There are 12 Jhana cittas in the Arupavacara (4 Kusala, 4 Vipaka and 4 Kriya). These cittas are "grown great" and are also known as Mahagatta.

5 sense door adverting consciousness -> Pancadvaravajana citta. It is one of the 3 Ahetuka (rootless) Kriya (functional) citta in the Kamavacara.

Rootless Cittas -> Ahetuka Cittas. There are 18 Ahetuka Cittas and carry no kammic imprint as they are devoid of the 6 roots. There are, in it, 7 Akusala Vipaka cittas, 8 Kusala Vipaka Cittas and 3 Kriya Cittas.

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 5

Name the Supramundane wholesome cittas (magga cittas). What is significant about these cittas?

1. Sotapattimaggacittam (path consciousness of a Stream winner)
2. Sakadagamimaggacittam (path consciousness of a once returner)
3. Anagamimaggacittam (path consciousness of a non returner)
4. Arahatamaggacittam (path consciousness of a worthy one)

These are the 4 paths consciousness to each respective stage fo Sainthood. They arise only for one thought moment and give rise to their respective fruition consciousness (phala cittam) where by the being would have attained that stage of sainthood from then onwards.

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 4

Classify the cittas pertaining to sense-sphere (kamavacara) under the main headings and explain briefly their differences.

There are 54 Kamavacara cittas. In it, there are 12 Akusala Cittas (8 rooted in greed, 2 rooted in anger, 2 rooted in delusion). In it, there are 18 Ahetuka Cittas (7 Akusala Vipaka, 8 Kusala Vipaka, 3 Kriya). In it, there are 24 Sobhama Cittas (8 Kusala, 8 Vipaka, 8 Kriya).

Akusala ones are unwholesome and have evil roots of lobha, dosa and moha. Ahetukas are devoid of roots and do not carry any kammic results. Sobhanas are beautiful consciousness where they will reap good results. The resultant of the 12 Akusala cittas are found in the 7 Akusala Ahetukas cittas; while all the Kusala from the kamavacara, rupavacara and arupavacara resultants without roots can be found in the 8 Kusala ahetuka vipakas. Kriya cittas are only for Buddhas and Arahants to experience. The pancadvaravajana and the manodvaravajana can be experienced by worldings (including the first 3 stages of sainthoods) but the hasitupada citta is only experienced by Buddhas and Arahants.

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 3

What is meant by Ultimate Realities. How many such realities are mentioned in the Abhidhamma. Name them and explain one of them.

Pls refer to 2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 3

PLUS

Cetasikas arise and perish together with cittas. they have the same sense object and same sense base as the cittas. These cetasikas are assosicted in various different ways which produces consciousness that arises in the minds of beings.  There are 52 of these cetasikas (7 (universals) + 6 (particulars) + 14 (unwholesome) + 25 (wholesome))

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 2

What is conventional truth or "Sammuti" sacca?

Conventional truths is expounded by the Sutta Pitaka. It uses lay man terms.

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

Explain the differences you observe between Sutta and Abhidhamma Pitakas

Pls refer to 2000 Abdhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 6

Write short notes on any 4 of the following

Rupa -> This is matter / form. Made up of the 4 great elements (Cattaro Maha Bhuta) and 24 Secondary Elements. The 4 are Pathavi (Earth), Apo (Water), Tejo (Fire), Vayo (Wind).

Paramattha -> Absolute Realities. The 4 paramatthas are citta, cetasika, rupa, nibbana

Kathuvatthu -> The 5th book of the Abhidhamma on the Points of Controversy. last to be compiled under Ven. Moggaliputta Tissa Thera under the reign of King Asoka during the 3rd Buddhist Council.

Arammana -> Objects of Consciousness. "Aram" is delight in or hang on. "Mana" is object.

Lokuttara -> Supramundane

Abhidhammattha Sangaha -> A Mannual of Abhidhamma by Venerable Anuruddha Thera, an Indian monk of kanjevaram, gives an epitome of the entire Abhidhamma Pitaka. It is still the most fitting introduction to Abhidhamma. By mastering this book, a general knowledge of Abdhidhamma may easily be acquired.

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 5

Is Abhidhamma useful in Daily Life? Explain.

 

Abhidhamma…

• is the collection of the Buddha's teaching which forms the three baskets (Tipitaka) without which the teaching may not be complete.
• is a teaching about how the law of nature is working. The essential teaching in Abhidhamma is the three characteristics, namely anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering) and anatta (non-self) of this mind and body (nama and rupa).
• analyses mind and matter in minute details in terms of ultimate realities.
• Unlike the Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma is ultimate teaching as Buddha does not use conventional terms but instead uses language that denotes ultimate reality which are minutely analyzed  in their various combinations and classifications such as 5 bases, 12 aggregates etc
• provides material to enable the learner to correctly understand the Dhamma, particularly the doctrine of non-self (anatta).It provides a a clearly delineated map to guide Buddha’s disciples towards liberation or Nibanna.
• helps to foster spiritual growth; enhances insight into the real nature of experiences from simple mundane to  the highest mundane attainment. It helps us understand who we are, what we are, why we are and how we are.
• helps us to understand how and why beings suffer and are constantly trapped in repeated cycles of birth-death-rebirth or samsara.
• teaches why one has to be skillful in directing insight into one’s bodily speech and mental actions. If this is transformed into our daily lives, one can bring an end to one’s suffering.
• Knowledge of Abhidhamma helps us to practice insight meditation, though this is not a necessity
• explains causal relations- it pinpoints the root causes of miseries in the world and the ways to eradicate these miseries – through understanding of the 4 Noble Truths and the Noble 8-fold path
• Clearly defines human values, the moral code (the 5 precepts and 8 precepts), the eternal peace and the Noble 8-fold path leading to that peace.
• Also contains more Dhamma groups than Sutta Pitaka and Vinaya Pittaka and Buddha uses more numerous methods in expounding Abhidhamma than when he taught Sutta Pitaka

 

It has been said in the records that Abhidhamma will be the first of Buddha’s teachings  to disappear.  If Buddhists are encouraged to learn Abhidhamma, this may slow down the process. If no one pays attention to learning it, then there may come a day when no one really knows what the Buddha had taught in the Abhidhamma.

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 4

Enumerate the seven books of the Abhidhamma pitaka and give a brief defination of anyone of them

• Dhammasangani (Classification of Dhamma)
• Vibhanga (The books of Division)
• Dhatukatha (Discussion with referrence to Elements)
• Puggala Pannatti (Description of Individuals)
• Kathavatthu (Points of Controversy)
• Yamaka (The Book of Pairs)
• Patthana (The Book of Relations)

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 3

How is Citta Classified in Abhidhamma?

Cittas are classified in planes of existence or as in their functions (i.e. Akusala, Kusala, Vipaka and Kriya). In all there are 89 / 121 Cittas

Citta is classified into 4 planes: Kamavacara (Sense Sphere 54 = (8,2,2 Akusala) + (7,8,3 Ahetuka) + (8.8.8 Sobhana)) Rupavacara (Form Sphere 15 = (5 Kusala) + (5 Vipaka) + (5 Kriya)) Arupavacara (Formless Sphere 12 = (4 Kusala) + (4 Vipaka) + (4 Kriya)) Lokuttara (Supramundane Sphere 8 / 40 = (4 / 20 Magga Kusala) + (4 / 20 Phala Vipaka)) The Rupavacara and Arupavacara are together named as Mahagata i.e. grown great.

The Cittas can be classified according to nature of ethical code: Kusala (21 / 37), Akusala (12). Vipaka (36 / 52) and Kriya (20)

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 2

Show the Importance of name (mind) and rupa (matter) in Abhidhamma

Abhidhamma analysis minutely the so-called being, man or satta, into mind and matter (nama-rupa). This is further brokendown into 4 ways: rupa, citta, cetasika and nibbana.

With the knowing of the ultimate reality that compose mind and matter in Abhidhamma and through meditation, one cal see clearly that there is no soul or no self in the being and only composed on the 5 aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental factors and consciousness. Thus there can be the gradual letting go of these 5 aggregates and when there is no more clinging and craving for them, the final goal of Buddhism can be attained - Nibbana !!!

2001 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

Explain the Difference between Dhamma and Abhidhamma

Pls refer to 2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 6

Write short notes on any 4 of the following

Apaya -> The 4 states of misery called Dugatti: Animal world, Hungry Ghost World, Asura World and Hell.

Kusala - Akusala -> Wholesome and Unwholesome in the Kamavacara, there are 12 akusala cittas and 8 kusala cittas. In the Rupavacara, there are 5 kusala cittas. In the arupavacara, there are 4 kusala cittas and in the lokuttaravacara, there are 4 kusala cittas.

Cattumahajajika -> This is the lowest of the sensuous heavens closest to the human realm. It is the heaven of the 4 Guardian Deities in the Kamaloka where earth deities reside.

Ditthi -> This means view or understanding. If together with -gatta, it takes on a negative connotation i.e. wrong view. However, if together with samma- ditthi, it means right understanding or view and this is the first factor of the Noble 8-fold path.

Dommanassa -> Displeasure mental feeling. This is present in 2 akusala cittas in the kamavacara.

Lokiya -> Mundame or worldly. It is not supramundane (lokuttara)

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 4

Explain the difference between the Conventional Truth amd Absolute Truth

Conventional truth is expounded in the Sutta Pitaka while the Absolute Truth is expounded in the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

In Conventional Truth, the Sutta pitaka uses conventional terms such as man, woman, beings, self etc while in the Absolute Truth, the Abhidhamma Pitaka uses terms like aggregates (khandas), elements (dhatus), bases (ayatana) etc.

In Conventional Truth, we use terms like in daily usage and these items can be further reduced to more basic and simpler constituents. In Absolute Truth, we use terms such as cittas (Consciousness), cetasikas (Mental factors), rupa (form) and Nibbana (the unconditioned element). These 4 items cannot be further reduced to simpler tems and are the ultimate nature of reality.

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part Qn 5

How many Akusala Cittas are there in the Kamavacara? Explain them.

There are 12 Akusala Cittas in the kamavacara.

In there, 8 are rooted in Greed:

• Sommanassa Sahagatam Ditthigata Sampayutam Asankarikam
• Sommanassa Sahagatam Ditthigata Sampayutam Sasankarikam
• Sommanassa Sahagatam Ditthigata Vipayutam Asankarikam
• Sommanassa Sahagatam DItthigata Vipayutam Sasankarikam
• Upekkha Sahagatam Ditthigata Sampayutam Asankarikam
• Upekkha Sahagatam Ditthigata Sampayutam Sasankarikam
• Upekkha Sahagatam Ditthigata Vipayutam Asankarikam
• Upekkha Sahagatam DItthigata Vipayutam Sasankarikam

In there, 2 are rooted in Hatred

• Dommanassa Sahagatam Patigha Sampayutam Asankarikam
• Dommanassa Sahagatam Patigha Sampayutam Sasankarikam

In there, 2 are rooted in Delusion

• Upekkha Sahagatam Viccikica Sampayutam
• Upekkha Sahagatam Uddacca Sampayutam

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 3

Enumerate the four Bhumi or Lokas in Pali and Englisg explaning each one of them briefly

Kamaduggati-Bhumi or Apaya -> The 4 woeful states of existence: Animal world (Tirachanna Yoni), Hungry Ghost World (Peta Yoni), Demon World (Asura Yoni), and Hell (Naraka Yoni).

Kamasugati-Bhumi -> The Human realm (manussa) and the 6 Deva Lokas in the Kama Loka (Cattumaharajika, Tavatimsa, Yama, Tusita, Nirmanarati, Paranimitta-Vasavatti)

Rupa-Bhumi -> The 16 planes of Bharma Gods with fine material body in the Form realm. These gods are born there because of Jhanic attainments based on Samatha mediation.

Arupa-Bhumi -> The 4 planes of Btahma Gods without body where only mind exists in the formless realm. They perceive either (infinite space, infinite consciousness, nothingness or neither-perception-nor-non-perception).

2010 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• Sage Asita smiled and immediately cried after reading Prince Siddhattha's future because
1. Prince would leave the palace and become an Ascetic
2. Asita would not live to see the Prince becoming a Buddha
3. Prince would not become a Universal Monarch
• King Suddhodana stopped old and sich persons entering the city because
1. They would dirty the city
2. they were an unpleasant sight
3. Prince Siddhattha would leave the palace on seeing them
• Reflecting on the impurities of the human body is called in Dhamma
1. Dhamma savanna
2. Bhavana
3. Ditthijukamma
• Dhammapada is a book included in the
1. Digha Nikaya
2. Majjhima Nikaya
3. Khuddaka Nikaya
• The second Buddhist Council was held to settle a dispute over
1. ten wrongful practices of Vajjiputtaka monks
2. repeal of minor vinaya rules
3. divergent views of different sects
• Karaniya Metta Sutta enumerates fifteen virtues to be practiced by
1. a person who wishes his welfare
2. a person who wishes to be born in heaven
3. a person who wishes to do wholesome acts (kusala)
• The Buddha is called "Araham" because
1. He is well disciplined
2. He is worthy of offering
3. He is a Teacher to all Beings
• The first recording of the Dhamma was done in Sri Lanka at
1. Abhayagiri Vihara
2. Maha Vihara
3. Alu Vihara
• A Bodhisatta makes five Great Observances befoer his last birth in the human world. They are time, continent, country, clan and
1. City
2. Mother
3. Father
• The new treatise that was added to the Abhidhamma Pitaka at the Third Buddhist Council was
1. Petavatthu
2. Kathuvatthu
3. Vimanavatthu

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Sakya and Koliya Kings refused to give a bride in marriage to Prince Siddhattha saying in accordance to the family custom, their daughters would not be given to any one who is not an expert in the art of warfare.

Prince Siddhattha's idea of extinguishing lust and attachment was awakened on hearing Kisa Gotami's utterance of the word "Nibbuta"
"Happy indeed is that mother
 Happy indeed is that father
 Happy indeed is that wife
 Who has a husband like this"

The special bodily characteristic found on the body of a Buddha is termed as satapunna characteristic

The Great Commentator who wrote commentaries to many texts of the Tipitaka was Venerable Buddhaghosa

Karaniya Metta Sutta was preached by the Buddha to a group of monks who were looking for a place to stay during the vassana period and were disturmed by the tree deities inhabiting in the forest.

2008 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• Buddha Gotama received the first Affirmation (niyata vivarana) from
1. Buddha Dipankara
2. Buddha Saranankara
3. Buddha Medhankara
4. Buddha Tanhankara
• Brahmin _________ said "Prince Siddhattha will defilitely be a Buddha"
1. Kondanna
2. Rama
3. Lakkhana
4. Dhaja
• ________ was not one of the four visions that Prince Siddhattha saw on his was to the park with Channa
1. An old man
2. A poor man
3. A sick man
4. A dead body
• Channa said to Prince Siddhattha "to anyone born, the only thing that is certain in the world is
1. Family life
2. Wealth
3. Death
4. Happiness
• The main cause for holding the second Buddhist Council was
1. Disunity of the Sangha
2. Subhadda's words
3. The king's order
4. Ten unlawful points of the vajjan monks
• Reflecting on the impurities of the human body is
1. Dhammassavana
2. Bhavana
3. Samvara sila
4. Ditthijukamma
• A novice in the Buddhist Sangha (samanera) is required to observe ____ precepts
1. Ten
2. Eight
3. Five
4. Two hundered and Twenty
• The name of he new treatise added to the Abhidhamma Pitaka after the third Buddhist Council was
1. Dhammasangani
2. Kathavatthu
3. Vibhanga
4. Dhatukatha
• The item that does not come under the four requisites of a Bhikkhu (catu paccaya) is
1. Robes
2. Money
3. Medicine
4. Shelter
• The Sutta that describes the qualities of the Triple Gem is
1. Maha Mangala Sutta
2. Ratana Sutta
3. Metta Sutta
4. Vasala Sutta

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King Suddhodana worshipped Prince Siddhattha for the second time at the ploughing ceremony

Of the five great observances (vilokana) made by the Bodhisatta from Tusita heaven, one was "kala" (time). the other four were continent, country, clan and mother

The meaning of the name "Siddhattha" was wish fulfilled

The new Buddhist sect formed in Sri Lanka during the time of King Valagamba was Abhyagirivasins

Accoring to the Dhammapada - vigilance is the path to deathlessness; negligence is the path to death

2009 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The young man who retired from househole life for the sake of the future Buddha Gotama was
1. Channa
2. Nalaka
3. Kondanna
• Buddha Dhamma is described as "Swakkhato" in the salutation to the Dhamma. "Swakkhato" means
1. well preached
2. is not delayed in giving results
3. to be seen here and now
• At the First Buddhist Council, the senior monk who answered questions on the Vinaya was
1. Ven Upali
2. Ven Maha Kassapa
3. Ven Ananda
• The new treatise added to the Abhidhamma Pitaka at the Third Buddhist Council was
1. Petavatthu
2. Vimanavatthu
3. Kathavatthu
• The writing down of the Tipitaka in Sri Lanka was done at a Temple called
1. Thuparama
2. Mahavihara
3. Aluvihara
• "Durangamam" is the quality of the mind mentioned in a Dhammapada Stanza. It means - "the mind
1. Travels very far all by itself
2. is incorporeal
3. is seated in a cave
• Morality of Novices (samanera sila) consists of taking the Three Refuges and
1. Eight Precepts
2. Ten Precepts
3. 227 rules of the Vinaya
• Before leaving the palace on Renunciation, Prince Siddhattha did not take his child in his arms because be thought that
1. the child would wake up and cry
2. he would get late
3. Yasodhara would wake up and prevent him leaving
• Giving blood foe the use of a patient is
1. Abhaya dana
2. Amisa dana
3. Pattidana
• Channa said to Prince Siddhattha "To any one born the only thing that bis certain in this world is
1. Poverty
2. Death
3. Happiness

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The Brahmins suggested to King Suddhodana's son the name Siddhattha meaning wish fulfilled

The new Buddhist swect that was formed during the reign of Vattagamini Abhaya in Sri Lanka was known as Abhayagirivasins

Of the Eight precepts, "Ucca sayana maha sayana veramani" means abstaining from using high and luxurious seats

The four unwholesome actions done mainly through the doof or speech are lying, slandering harsh speech and idle chatter

The Collection of long discourses of the Buddha was classiffied as Digha Nikaya 

2007 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The word hearing which prince Siddhattha sent a pearl necklace to Kisa Gotami was
1. nibbuta
2. Kanthaka
3. Sammata
4. Pabbata
• Atthaparikkhara (eight requisites) wwere presented to Ascetic Gotama by
1. Brahma Sahampati
2. Maha Brahma Ghatikara
3. King Bimbisara
4. Sakra
• Svakkhata is rthe quality of the Dhamma meaning
1. fully realized
2. well preached
3. directly experienced
4. cone and see
• Buddha advised the Bhikkhus to respect as Teacher sfter His parinibbana
1. Ven Ananda
2. Ven Maha Kassapa
3. Dharma
4. Ven Anuruddha
• The proximate cause of holding the First Buddhist Council was the improper words of
1. Devadatta
2. Subhadda
3. Ajatasattu
4. Ven Kassapa
• Venerable _______ was the Chief of the Commentators of the Tipitaka in Sri Lanka
1. Mahinda Thera
2. Upali
3. Buddhaghosa
4. Samghamitta
• The Blessing "Santutthi" in the Mangala Sutta means
1. reverence
2. humility
3. contentment
4. gratitude
• Sakka (able), Uju (upright), Suju (perfectly upright) and Suwaco (obedient) are virtues praised in _______ Sutta
1. Mangala
2. Metta
3. Ratana
4. Parabhava
• The highest gift of all gifts is
1. Dhamma dana
2. Abhaya dana
3. Amisa dana
4. Sanghika dana
• A man rejoyces at he good deed done by his friend. The merit he gets is
1. pattidana
2. punna kamma
3. pattanumodana
4. apacayana

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The students stand up when the teacher enters the classroom. This meritorious deed is called reverence (Apacayana)

Supatipanna is the quality of the Sangha meaning of good conduct

Kay Buddhists observe the 8 percepts on Full Moon Poya days

The new treatise added to the Dhamma Vinaya by Ven Moggaliputta Tissa Thera at the Third Buddhist Council was Kathavatthu

Gotama Bodhisatta received the First Affirmation of becoming a Buddha from Buddha Dipankara

2006 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• Bodhisatta Gotama received hist first affirmation (niyata vivarana) from
1. Buddha Dipankara
2. Buddha Saranankara
3. Buddha Kassapa
4. Asita
• King Suddhodana wanted his son prince Siddhattha to become a
1. Buddha
2. Universal Monarch
3. Warrior
4. Religious Teacher
• Buddha was acconplished, worthy of offering and attained the fruits of Arahantship. In the salutation to the Buddha, this quality is called
1. Sugato
2. Araham
3. Samma Sambuddha
4. Bagava
• The learned Buddhist monk who selected one thousand Arahants and held the Third Buddhist councel to recite and compile the true Dhamma was
1. Ven Maha Kassapa
2. Ven Yasa
3. Ven Sabbakami
4. Ven Moggaliputta Tissa
• Saving an animal for slaughter can be called
1. Amisa dana
2. Dhamma dana
3. Abhaya dana
4. Mansa dana
• The morality of novice monks (Samanera Sila) consists of the taking of Three Refuges and the observances of
1. Five Precepts
2. Eight Precepts
3. Nine Precepts
4. Ten Precepts
• The Tipitaka was written down for the first time at
1. Mahavihara
2. Abhayagiriya
3. Asokarama
4. Alu Vihara
• The Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka consists of _____ treatises
1. seven
2. ten
3. eighteen
4. five
• Showing reverence to the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, Parents, teachers and Elders is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds. This virtue is called
1. Veyyavacca
2. Apacayana
3. Patti Dana
4. Pattanumodana
• The Treatise added to the Tipitaka to refute false views at the Third Buddhist Council was
1. Vibhanga
2. Kathavatthu
3. Petavatthu
4. Vimanavatthu

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Of the "Five Great Observances" made by the Bodhisatta from Tusita Heaven, one was "Time" (kala). Give the other four observations. Continent, Country, Clan and Mother

Who presented the Eight Requisites (atta parikkhara) to Aesetic Gotama? Brahma Ghantikara

What is the meaning of the pali words "evam me sutam" at the begining of a Sutta? Thus Have I Heard

When Buddha passed away, ordinary monks started weeping and lamenting. Who said "Do not weep! Do not lament!" ? Ven Suddhada

Give in English the four 'Blessings" contained in the following line from the Mangala Sutta "Bhau Saccam ca sippam ca vinayo ca susikkhito". Vast Learning, Perfect Handicraft, Highly-trained Discipline and Pleasant Speech

2005 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The conception of the Bodhisatta took place on the
1. Durutu full moon day
2. Esala full moon day
3. Vesak full moon day
4. Poson full moon day
• The surname of the last Bodhisatta was
1. Sakya
2. Koliya
3. Gotama
4. Sakya
• Queen Maha Maya died ____ days after the birth of prince Siddhattha
1. two
2. three
3. five
4. seven
• The person who became a monk for the sake of the future Buddha was
1. Ananda
2. Nanda
3. Nalaka
4. Devadatta
• On the ploughing festival day, the Bodhisatta developed ________ meditation
1. Kayagatasati
2. Metta
3. Anapanasati
4. Asubha

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The previous Buddha who declared that Gotama Bodhisatta would be a Buddha in the future was Kondanna (Wrong)

Channa was born on the same date with the Bodhisatta (Correct)

The second buddhist council was held in the reign of Asoka (Wrong)

Prince Siddhattha got married to Rupa Nanda (Wrong)

There are ten qualities mentioned in the salutation to the Buddha (Wrong)

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The Metta Sutta was intended to be recited to dispel the fears, which came from Yakkhas

The Tirokudda Sutta was preached to King Bimbisara in connection of his relations who were born as Petas

The Mangala Sutta was preached in answer to a question raised by a certain deva

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta was preached by Buddha on the invitation of Brahma Sahampatti

Dhammapada Stanza "Na hi verena verani" was preached with referrence to a dispute between a yakkhini and a woman

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Name of the mother of Bodhisatta in his last birth was Queen Maha Maya

Brahmin Kondanna said that prince Siddhattha would definitely be a Buddha

Thera Maha Kassapa was the head of the first buddhist council

The first recording of the Dhamma in book form was done at Aluvihara in Ceylon

Observing the eight percepts on a full moon day is Atthanga dana

2004 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

The Bodhisatta Gotama received his first affirmation (niyata vivarana) from Buddha (Kassapa, Dipankara, Medhankara, Sobhita)

One of these does not come under the Five Great Observances (Panca Maha Vilokana) (Time, COuntry, Father, Mother)

The Brahmin who said that Prince Siddhattha would definitely be a Buddha is (Sudatta, Suyama, Lakkhana, Kondanna)

(Rahula, Nanda, Kaludayi, Nalaka) retired from household life for the sake of the future Buddha

The highest gift of all gifts is (amisa, patipatti, abhaya, Dhamma)

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Kalydati was Prince Siddhattha's friend and charioteer (Wrong)

Bodhisatta was conceived in mother's womb on an Asalha full moon day (Correct)

Pajapati Gotami was Prince Siddhattha's foster mother (Correct)

On hearing the Prince's birth, Asetic Asita hurried to Lumbini Park (Wrong)

Atthapurrisa Puggala are eight qualities of the Dhamma (Wrong)

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Prince Siddhattha's first teacher was Sarvamitra

Princess Yasodhara was a daughter of a king ruling in Koliya

Maha Brahma Gantikara presented the eight requisites to the Asetic Gotama

The Third Buddhist Council was held during the reign of king Asoka

The story of Angulimala shows Buddha's great quality of Maha Karuna / Anuttaro 

2003 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

The Bodhisatta Prince was born in Kapilavatthu (Wrong)

The Bodhisatta Prince was of the warrior (Khattiya) clan (Correct)

The mother of the Bodhisatta died seven weeks after his birth (Wrong)

Prince Siddhattha got married at the age of 16 years (Correct)

Rahula was born 13 years after their marriage (Correct)

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Brahmin Kondanna, seeing the bodily characteristics of the newborn Bodhisatta Prince said, "Undoubtedly, this prince will attain Buddhahood".

The Bodhisatta Prince received the first obeisance (worship) from Ascetic Asita

Brahmin Sarvamitra trained the Bodhisatta Prince in the royal arts

Nalaka was the first to be a monk for the sake of the future Buddha

Channa was the friend and charioteer of Prince Siddhattha

2002 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The previous Buddha who first declared that Gotama Bodhisatta (Sumedha) would become a future Buddha was
1. Kassapa
2. Konagama
3. Dipankara
4. Kondanna
• Before getting conceived in Queen Maha Maya's womb, the Bodhisatta spent his last life in the Devaloka named
1. Tusita
2. Tavatimsa
3. Yama
4. catummaharajika
• Prince Siddhattha was born in
1. Kapilavatthu
2. Devadaha
3. Lumbini
4. Savatthi
• ________ was not born on the same day as the Bodhisatta
1. Channa
2. Kaludayi
3. Kanthaka
4. Devadatta
• The ascetic Asita shed tears and then smiled at the birth of the Bodhisatta. Why did me smile?
1. Because Bodhisatta paid homage to him
2. Because he knew that the Bodhisatta would attain Buddhahood
3. Because he would be able to listen to the first sermon
4. Because his son-in-law would join the Buddhist Order
• The Brahmin who declared that prince Siddhattha would undoubtedly become a Buddha was
1. Lakkhana
2. Manti
3. Kondanna
4. Sudatta
• The number of qualities mentioned in the salutation to the Buddha is
1. 10
2. 12
3. 9
4. 28
• The Second Great Council was held in the reign of king * NONE OF THE BELOW *
1. Binbisara
2. Ajatasattu
3. Kaniska
4. Asoka
• Prince Siddhattha got married to
1. Rupa Nanda
2. janapada Kalyani
3. Yasodhara
4. Kisa Gotami
• When King Suddhodana saw his son in meditation under the Rose apple tree, he made his ______ homage
1. first
2. second
3. third
4. fourth

2001 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The Esala festival day in ancient India coincided with the
1. conception of the Bodhisatta
2. Queen maha maya's passing away
3. visit of Asita
4. ploughing festival
• The name (surname) of the Bodhisatta was
1. Sakya
2. Gotama
3. Khattiya
4. Koliya
• Prince Siddhattha was born in * 623 BC*
1. 624 BC
2. 544 BC
3. 500 BC
4. 480 BC
• Queen Maha Maya was from the country of
1. Magadha
2. Anga
3. Koliya
4. Kasi
• Ascetic Asita came to see the Bodhisatta on the _____ day of His birth
1. first
2. second
3. third
4. fourth
• Lumbini Park was on the border of River
1. Ganga
2. Rohini
3. Indus
4. Yamuna
• The four regent gods (cattaro maharaja) do not include
1. Sahampatti
2. Vessavana
3. Datarattha
4. Virudha
• When Asita realized that he would die before Siddhattha's becoming a Buddha, he got his _______ to become a monk for the sake of the future Buddha.
1. Son
2. Son-in-law
3. Brother
4. Nephew
• Queen Maha Maya died ______ days after the naming ceremony of the Bodhisatta
1. two
2. three
3. four
4. five
• The Bodhisatta developed the meditation
1. Metta
2. Kayagatasati
3. Anapanasati
4. Samattha

2000 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• King Suddhodana worshipped his son for the secone time on
1. the day of Asita's visit
2. the name giving day
3. the ploughing festival
4. the day of Renunciation
• Bodhisatta Siddhattha came down from the _____ heaven
1. Tusita
2. Tavatimsa
3. Yama
4. Suddhavasa
• Lumbini Park was situated between Kapilavatthu and
1. Rajagaha
2. Vesali
3. Devadaha
4. Kosambi
• Pajapati Gotami was the mother of
1. Nanda
2. Ananda
3. Kisagotami
4. Anuraddha
• The first visitor to see the new born Bodhisatta Siddhattha was
1. Kaladevala
2. MahaBrahma
3. Sakka
4. Sarvamitra
• Prince Siddhattha's family name was
1. Sakya
2. Gotama
3. Okkaka
4. Siddhattha
• The name giving ceremony of the Bodhisatta was performed on the _____ day of his birth
1. 2nd
2. 3rd
3. 4th
4. 5th
• It was _______ who predicted for the first time that prince Siddhattha would definately become a Buddha
1. Kondanna
2. Kaladavala
3. Assaji
4. Sarvamitra
• Prince Siddhattha was given military training because he was
1. noble by caste
2. a Khattiya
3. a Brahmana
4. a Vaisya
• Prince Siddhattha married princess Yasodhara at the age of
1. 16
2. 18
3. 20
4. 22

1999 Dhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• Before taking birth in the human world, the Bodhisatta Siddhattha lived in the heaven of
1. Tavatimsa
2. Tusita
3. Yama
4. Nimmanarati
• The Bodhisatta's last human existence before he was born as Prince Siddhattha was
1. Dharmapala
2. Mahosadha
3. Senaka
4. Vessantara (prince)
• King Suddhodana wished his son to be
1. Buddha
2. an army chief
3. a universal king
4. his advisor
• Queen Maha Maya and Pajapati Gotami were
1. cousins
2. friends
3. sisters
4. relatives
• The Bodhisatta renounced the home life at the age of
1. 28
2. 29
3. 30
4. 31
• The inappropriate term is
1. Channa
2. Kanthaka
3. Anoma
4. Neranjara
• King Suddhodana was _______ the Bodhisatta's renounciation
1. in favour of
2. against
3. indifferent to
4. did not care for
• The Bodhisatta renounced the domestic life because he had
1. lost his mother
2. was angey with his father
3. his wife had asked him to do so
4. he wanted to find the Truth
• The stanza called nibbutapada was uttered by
1. Kisagotami
2. Pajapati Gotami
3. Yasodhara
4. Janapadakalyani
• The Bodhisatta's personal teacher was
1. Asita
2. Kaladevala
3. Uddaka
4. Sarvamitra

2010 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The special teaching of the Buddha which is known as Abhidhamma is contained in _____ Pakarana Books
1. Five
2. Seven
3. Ten
4. Twenty One
• During the ______ week immediately after enlightenment, the Buddha reflected on the patthana naya of the Abhidhamma Pitaka
1. Second
2. Fourth
3. Fifth
4. Seventh
• The first recepient of the Abhidhamma sermon of the Buddha was
1. Anathapindika
2. Ven.Sariputta
3. the mother god including Devas
4. King Bimbisara
• The Abhidhamma book introduced by Arahant Ven.Moggaliputtarissa during the third council (sangayana) was
1. Dhammasangani
2. Vibhanga
3. Kathavatthu
4. Patthana
• The Abhidhamma Pitaka does not include
1. Yamaka
2. Kathavatthu
3. Digha Nikaya
4. Dhatu Katha
• The first Arahant to whom Buddha preached Abhidhamma was Ven.
1. Anna Kondanna
2. Sariputta
3. Moggallana
4. Ananda
• There are ________ paramatha dhamma or absolute truths taught in Abhidhamma
1. two
2. four
3. five
4. eight
• The consciousness (citta) enumerated in Abhidhamma are ________ in number
1. fifty four
2. eighty four
3. eighty nine
4. one hundred
• The number of planes where beings dwell according to Abhidhamma are
1. sixteen
2. twenty six
3. thirty one
4. thirty six
• Whatever type of unwholesome kamma one does, all those can be grouped under _______ consciousness
1. eight
2. twelve
3. fifteen
4. fifty four

2009 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The Buddha, while at Ratanaghara, reflected on the most important section of the Abhidhamma during the _______ week after His enlightenment
1. Second
2. Third
3. Fourth
4. Fifth
• Abhidhamma sermon was first delivered by the Buddha during the ______ vassana period after the enlightenment
1. First
2. Third
3. Seventh
4. Tenth
• The first and the chief recepient of the Abhidhamma desana was
1. Pajapati Gotami
2. King Suddhodana
3. King Bimbisara
4. Queen Maha Maya Devi reborn in Heaven
• The first book of the Abhidhamma Pitaka is titled as
1. Patthana
2. Dhammasangani
3. Kathavatthu
4. Vibhanga
• Kathavatthu Pakarana of the Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled by Venerable
1. Sariputta
2. Moggallana
3. Mahinda
4. Moggaliputtatissa
• The total number of cittas according to Abhidhamma is
1. Fifty four
2. Eighty One
3. Eighty nine
4. One Hundred
• The total number of Akusala cittas are ______ in number
1. Eight
2. Ten
3. Twelve
4. Twenty Four
• The number of cittas belonging to Rupavacara plane is ______ in number
1. Twelve
2. Fifteen
3. EIght
4. Sixteen
• According to the Buddha's teaching, the number of planes in one world system is
1. Eleven
2. Sixteen
3. Fourteen
4. Thirty One
• The awful planes in the sensous sphere are _______ in number
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Eight

2008 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The number of books belonging to the Abhidhamma pitaka is
1. Six
2. Seven
3. Ten
4. Fifteen
• The last book of the Abhidhamma pitaka is titled as
1. Dhammasangani
2. Vibhanga
3. Yamaka
4. Patthana
• After the enlightenment, the Buddha reflected on the Patthana when He was 
1. in Ratanaghara
2. under the ajapala tree
3. under the Mucalinda tree
4. at Jetavana
• The first semon on the Abhidhamma was delivered by the Buddha in the celestial abode of
1. Caturamaharajika
2. Tavatimsa
3. Yamaya
4. Tusita
• Kathavatthu (Pakarana) of the Abhidhamma pitaka was compiled in the ______ century after the parinibbana of the Buddha
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
• The first Arahant who had the opportunity to listen to the Abhidhamma directly from the Buddha was 
1. Anna Kondanna
2. Anuruddha
3. Sariputta
4. Moggallana
• The number of absolute truths (paramatha dhammas) taught in Abhidhamma are _____ in numbers
1. Two
2. Four
3. Eight
4. Eighty nine
• Mental factors or cetasikas are _______ in number
1. Thirteen
2. Twenty Five
3. Fifty
4. Fifty Two
• The number of wholesome (kusala) cittas in the sense sphere (kamavacara) are ______ in number
1. Four 
2. Five
3. Eight
4. Twenty Four
• The number of planes of existences in the Kama Loka are 
1. Ten
2. Eleven
3. Fifteen
4. Thirty one
• Which is the inappropriate term
1. Yamaya
2. Tusitaya
3. Tavatimsa
4. Human World

2007 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The Abhidhamma desana was delivered by the Buddha during the _______ rains retreat
1. First
2. Fifth
3. Seventh
4. Eighth
• The Abhidhamma was preached in
1. Kapilavatthu
2. Savatthi
3. Tavatimsa
4. Tusita
• The Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma desana for a continuous period of
1. Two Weeks
2. Four Weeks
3. Eight Weeks
4. Three Months
• The First Sermon o0n Abhidhamma was made by the Buddha to an audience of
1. Bhikkhus
2. Bhikkhunis
3. Lay Disciples
4. Celestial Beings
• The first book of the Abhidhamma pitaka is
1. Vibhanga
2. Dhatukatha
3. Katha Vatthu
4. Dhammasangani
• The Abhidhamma book compiled by Ven.Moggaliputtatissa was
1. Vibhanga
2. Dhammasangani
3. Kathavatthu
4. Patthana
• The commentary on Dhammasangani is
1. Kathavatthu
2. Sammoha Vinodani
3. Paramattha Deepani
4. Abhidhammattha Sangaha
• The number of realms in Kama Loka is
1. Four
2. Six
3. Seven
4. Eleven
• The main categories of paramattha Dhammas discussed in the Abhidhamma are _____ in number
1. Two
2. Four
3. Eight
4. Thirty Seven
• The total number of cittas are
1. Fifty Four
2. Eighty One
3. Eighty Nine
4. One hundred and twenty

2006 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The "Higher or Special Doctrine" of the Buddha is accomodated in
1. Sutta Pitaka
2. Vinaya Pitaka
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka
4. Jataka Stories
• A special feature in Abhidhamma desana is that the Buddha devoted ________ at a streach to finish the sermon
1. Two full months
2. One month
3. Two months
4. Three full months
• Arahant _________ was the first Bhikkhu who had the benefit of listening to Abhidhamma during the period that it was delivered in Tavatimsa heaven by the Buddha.
1. Kondanna
2. Moggallana
3. Sariputta
4. Assaji
• Buddha was contemplating on the Abhidhamma during the _________ week after his enlightenment when coloured rays emanated from his body.
1. First
2. Second
3. Fourth
4. Seventh
• The first book of Abhidhamma Pitaka is
1. Patthana
2. Kathavatthu
3. Yamaka
4. Dhammasangani
• The Abhidhamma book that was compiled at the third council by Arahant Moggaliputtatissa was
1. Vibhanga
2. Dhatukatha
3. Kathavatthu
4. Puggala Pannatti
• The number of cittas under the sense sphere (Kamavacara) are
1. Twelve
2. Twenty four
3. Thirty
4. Fifty Four
• The number of unwholesome cittas are ________ in number.
1. Eight
2. Ten
3. Twelve
4. Twenty Four
• The number of woeful realms in the sense sphere are _________ in number
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six
• Which is the inappropriate term
1. Lobha
2. Dosa
3. Saddha
4. Moha

2005 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma desana at Tavatimsa during the ________ vassana period
1. fifth
2. sixth
3. seventh
4. eighth
• The first monk who had the opportunity to listen to the Abhidhamma was venerable
1. Anna Kondanna
2. Sariputta
3. Moggallana
4. Ananda
• The Abhidhamma Pitaka togather with the other pitakas were written on ola leaves during the reign of King
1. Dhammasoka
2. Devanampiyatissa
3. Dutugemunu
4. Wattagamini Abhaya (Walagamba)
• The Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of _________ main books
1. seven
2. eight
3. fifteen
4. sixteen
• The Ultimate Realities (Paramattha Dhammas) are _________ in numbers
1. two
2. four
3. seven
4. eight
• The number of types of cittas when classified according to the planes is
1. three
2. four
3. seven
4. thirty one
• There are _______ Planes in Kamavacara or sensuous sphere
1. four
2. six
3. ten
4. eleven
• Unwholesome roots or Akusala mula are
1. two
2. three
3. eight
4. twelve
• Sense Sphere beautiful consciousness (Kama Sobhana citta) are ______ in numbers
1. eight
2. sixteen
3. twenty one
4. twenty four
• The number of fine material sphere consciousness (Rupavacara cittas) and formless sphere consciousness (Arupavacara cittas) are
1. twelve
2. fifteen
3. twenty seven
4. eighty one

2004 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• The Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of _________ Prakarana books
1. two
2. four
3. seven
4. fifteen
• Abhidhamma Pitaka explains mainly the position of the
1. world systems
2. different beings
3. paramatha dhammas
4. the Noble Path
• The listeners of the special desana known as the Abhidhamma were the
1. Brahmins of Magadha
2. Laccavi Kings
3. Devas of the Tavatimsa Heaven
4. Buddha's relations in Kapilavatthu
• The number of heavens that belong to the Kamabhava is
1. four
2. six
3. eight
4. sixteen
• The total number of cittas according to the Abhidhamma is
1. fifty four
2. twenty seven
3. eighty nine
4. one humberd and twenty
• Akusala Cittas are ________ in numbers
1. eight
2. ten
3. twelve
4. eighteen
• Maha Bhuta Rupas are __________ in numbers
1. two
2. four
3. six
4. eight
• The total number of cetasikas or the mental factors are
1. thirteen
2. fourteen
3. twenty five
4. fifty two
• When a person kills his enemy, he will be doing so with a  _________ citta
1. Kusala (wholesome)
2. Akusala (unwholesome)
3. Vipaka (resultant)
4. Kriya (functional)
• The number of Dugati Hells - Apaya in the Kana Bhava is
1. Three
2. Four
3. Five
4. Eight

2003 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

1. The Prakarana (books) pertaining to Abhidhamma Pitaka are __________ in number
1. Four
2. Five
3. Six
4. Seven
2. The first book of Abhidhamma Pitaka is
1. Kattha Vattu
2. Yamaka
3. Patthana
4. Dhammasangani
3. The place where the Lord preached the Abhidhamma was
1. Kapilavatthu
2. Savatthi
3. Tavatimsa
4. Tusita
4. The person to whom the Abhidhamma desana was mainly delivered was
1. King Suddhodana
2. Anathapindika Setti
3. Queen Yasodara
4. The Lord's mother in Heaven
5. The Abhidhamma Prakarana which was compiled during king Asoka's reign was
1. Yamaka
2. Patthana
3. Katha Vatthu
4. Dhatu Katha
6. Main Paramatha dhammas discussed in Anhidhamma are ________ in number
1. Three
2. Four
3. Ten
4. Sixteen
7. Mahabhuta Rupas are _______ in number
1. Two
2. Four
3. Ten
4. Twenty
8. The first human being who heard the Abhidhamma desana direct from the Lord was
1. Ananda
2. Sariputta
3. Kasyapa
4. King Bimbisara
9. The total number of cittas enumerated in the Abhidhamma is
1. 52
2. 54
3. 79
4. 89
10. In the sense sphere (kanavacara), thee are in all ______ cittas
1. 12
2. 18
3. 24
4. 54

2002 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

• Lord Buddha's "higher or special" doctrine is contained in
1. Sutta Pitaka
2. Abhidhamma Pitaka
3. Tipitaka
4. Vinaya Pitaka
• The Buddha expounded Abhidhamma in
1. Uttarakuru
2. Savatthi
3. Tavatimsa Heaven
4. Tusita Heaven
• Accoring to the tradition, it is maintained that Abhidhamma desana was made by the Lord during the _________ rains retreat.
1. First
2. Fifth
3. Seventh
4. Eighth
• The first and the chief recepient of Abhidhamma teaching was
1. King Suddhodana
2. Ven . Sariputta
3. Maha Maya Devi reborn as a deva
4. Ven . Ananda
• The Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma sermon for a continuous period of
1. One full week
2. One month
3. Three months
4. Four months
• Out of the seven books of the Abhidhamma, the last book compiled was
1. Dhammasangani
2. Dhatu Katha
3. Patthana
4. Katha Vatthu
• The number of wholesome (kusala) cittas in the sense-sphere (kamavacara) is
1. Twelve
2. Four
3. Five
4. Eight
• The number of wholesome resultant cittas (kusala vipaka) of the sense-sphere is
1. Eight
2. Fifteen
3. Sixteen
4. Twenty-Three
• The number of woeful realms in Kamaloka is
1. One
2. Four
3. Six
4. Sixteen
• Which is the inappropriate term
1. Greed
2. Haterd
3. Delusion
4. Panna

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 2

Enumerate the four Paramattha Dhamma in Pali and English explaining each one of them briefly.

Rupa (matter) is a conditioned reality. It is the physical side of a being. there are 4 great elements - Pathavi (earth), Apo (water), Tejo (fire) and Vayo (wind). There are 24 secondary elements that are derived from the 4 great elements.

Nibbana is an unconditioned reality and is only experienced by supramundane consciousness.

Cetasikas and mental factors and is a conditioned reality. There are 52 cetasikas and they preform 14 functions. 7 are universal, 6 are particulars, 14 are unwholesome and 25 are wholesome.

Citta (a.k.a. vinnana or consciousness) is a state of being aware. There are 89 of these and if expanded to include jhanic states in the supramundane consciousness, they total up to 121. They arise and perish togather with cetasikas. they have the same sense object as the cetasikas and have the same sense base as them.

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 2 Qn 1

Explain the difference between the Sutta and the Abhidhamma Pitaka

The Abhidhamma Pitaka has 7 books while the Sutta Pitaka has 5 books.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka uses ultimate teachings to introduce absolute realities while the Sutta Pitaka uses conventional teachings to introduce apparent realities.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is more refined, detailed and systematic while the Sutta Pitaka uses stories, similies and metaphors.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka does not take into account the capacity of the understanding of the listeners while the Sutta Pitaka relates to different leves of understandings.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka expounds realities experience through the 6 sense doors while the Sutta Pitaka talks about realities appearing through the 6 sense doors.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka describes and explains phenomena while the Sutta Pitaka expounds cause and effect.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka's scope is the 5 aggregates, 12 Sense Bases, 18 Elements etc and are classified fully, while the Sutta Pitaka's scope is the same but classified partially.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the literal or unembelllished discourse on the Dhamma (Nipariyaya Dhammadesana) while the Sutta Pitaka is a figurative or embellished/enhanced discourse on the Dhamma (Pariyaya Dhammadesana).

The Abhidhamma Pitaka uses terns which are ontological ultimates and uses irreducible components of existence of mind and matter, while the Sutta Pitaka uses terms which are not ontological ultimates and uses conceptual thoughts as in I, you, man, women etc....

2000 Abhidhamma Jnr1 Part 1

· The number of books belonging to the Abhidhamma Pitaka are

                     1.      Six
                     2.      Seven
                     3.      Eight
                     4.      Nine

· The Buddha reflected on the Abhidhamma when he was

                     1.      in the Jewelled mansion

2.      under the Bodhi Tree

3.      under the Ajapala Tree

4.      under the Mucalinda Tree

· Abhidhamma was first taught in ______ heaven

                     1.      Tavatimsa

2.      Catumaharajika

3.      Tusita

4.      Yama

· During the Buddha's time, the specialist in Abhidhamma was

1.      Sariputta

2.      Moggallana

3.      Ananda

4.      Anuraddha

· Kathavatthu Pakarana was composed in the _______ century BC

1.      fifth

2.      fourth

3.      third

4.      second

*@ This is the most logical answer. The year the 3rd council was held is 623 BC. (Birth of Buddha) - (Age 80 at Parinibbana) - (236 yrs after Parinibbana) = 307 BC ~ (4th Century BC)

The popular answer from most teachers and Bhante is 3. third..... Pls Choose Wisely !!! @*

· The beginnings of the Abhidhamma Pitaka are to be seen in the

1.      Sutta Pitaka

2.      Vinaya Pitaka

3.      Mahayana

4.      Commentaries

· The first person the heard the Buddha preaching the Abhidhamma was

1.      Sariputta

2.      Ananda

3.      King Suddhodana

4.      Matrudevaputta

· The best book to begin the study of Abhidhamma is

1.      Abhidhammatha Sangaha

2.      Dhammasangani

3.      Puggalapannatti

4.      Kathavatthu

· Underline the inappropriate term

1.      Citta

2.      Cetasika

3.      Nibbana

4.      Khandha

*@ Not among the 4 Paramatha Dhammas @*

· The number of immoral consciousness forms in the sense-sphere (Kamavacara) is

1.      08

2.      10

3.      12

4.      14