बौद्ध धर्म में ‘त्रिरत्न’ का क्या अभिप्राय है?
What is meant by 'Triratna' (Three Jewels) in Buddhism?
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What is meant by 'Triratna' (Three Jewels) in Buddhism?
Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of Buddhist philosophy: 1. The seeds of Buddhist philosophy are found within the teachings of Gautama Buddha. 2. Instead of getting entangled in metaphysical speculations, Buddha always emphasized living an ethical life to overcome human suffering. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the Buddhist monasteries of ancient India, a ceremony called Pavarana (Pavaran) was celebrated, which was:
Where in Bihar is the world's highest 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' located?
Which of the following is the world's largest stupa?
Where is the word 'Stupa' first mentioned?
At which place did Mahatma Buddha deliver his first sermon 'Dharmachakrapravartana'?
'Dharmachakrapravartana' mentioned in texts is:
'Dharmachakrapravartana' was performed at:
'Saptaparni Cave' is situated in:
Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the features given above is/are characteristic of Mahayana Buddhism?
Four Buddhist Councils were held at the following places. Arrange them in correct chronological order and select the correct answer using the code below: 1. Vaishali 2. Rajagriha 3. Kundalavana 4. Pataliputra Code:
Which Buddhist Council was not organized in Bihar?
Match the following Buddhist Councils with their Presidents: Buddhist Council : President List-I List-II (A) First Buddhist Council (i) Vasumitra (B) Second Buddhist Council (ii) Mahakashyapa (C) Third Buddhist Council (iii) Sabakami (D) Fourth Buddhist Council (iv) Moggaliputta Tissa Code: A B C D
Which event of Buddha's life is known as 'Mahabhinishkramana'?
Where did Mahatma Buddha attain 'Mahaparinirvana'?
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code below:
In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered the most valuable property?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code below: List-I List-II A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral / Grazing B. Later Vedic society 2. Zamindari / Feudal C. Rigvedic society 3. Agrarian / Farming D. Medieval period 4. Urban Code:
In the context of ancient Indian society, which of the following words does NOT belong to the category of the other three?
What is the total number of classical Samskaras (sacraments)?
A teacher who taught the Vedas and Vedangas for earning a livelihood was called:
For which agricultural produce was the word 'Yava' used in the Rigveda?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code below: List-I: (A) Vrihi, (B) Mudga, (C) Yava, (D) Ikshu List-II: (i) Sugarcane, (ii) Rice, (iii) Moong, (iv) Barley Code:
In the Rigvedic period, to which class of citizens did the 'Pani' belong?