Jainism And Buddhism - Study Mode

[#161] Who had converted Kanishka to Buddhism?
Correct Answer

(C) Asvaghosha

Explanation

Solution: Kanishka in his later days being regretful of his past deeds, had embraced Buddhism for peace and consolation. Asvaghosha virtually converted Kanishka into a Buddhist.

[#162] In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to
Correct Answer

(A) follow three jewels and five vows

Explanation

Solution: The Three Jewels of Jainism. The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul.
Right faith - Samyak darshana, Right knowledge - Samyak jnana, Right conduct - Samyak charitra. Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas) of Jainism Non-violence - Ahimsa, Truth - Satya, Non-stealing - Achaurya or Asteya, Celibacy/Chastity - Brahmacharya, Non-attachment/Non-possession - Aparigraha.

[#163] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was
Correct Answer

(D) Aristotle

Explanation

Solution: During his youth, Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until age 16. After Philip's assassination in 336 BC, he succeeded his father to the throne and inherited a strong kingdom and an experienced army.

[#164] The Pitaka that contains pronouncements attributed to the Buddha, laying down numerous rules for the conduct of the order is
Correct Answer

(A) Vinaya Pitaka

Explanation

Solution: The Vinaya Pitaka contains pronouncements attributed to Buddha, laying down numerous rules for the conduct of the order.

[#165] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was
Correct Answer

(D) Padmasambhava

Explanation

Solution: Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rimpoche the Indian Buddhist monk spread the Buddhism in Tibet. He even helped in the construction of first Buddhist monastery in Tibet. In Tibetan Buddhism, he is a character of a genre of literature called terma, an emanation of Amitābha that is said to appear to tertöns in visionary encounters and a focus of guru yoga practice, particularly in the Rimé schools.