COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Preliminary       DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Dhamma       TIME : 1 hr. 30 mns.

1. The Bodhisatva Prince was born in Kapilavatthu. ( )
2. The Bodhisatva Prince was of the warrior (Khattiya) clan. ( )
3. The mother of Bodhisatva died seven weeks after His birth. ( )
4. Prince Siddhartha got married at the age of 16 years. ( )
5. Rahula was born 13 years after their marriage. ( )

Select the correct name from the given list and fill in the blanks in the sentences.

(Asita, Alarakalama, Channa, Nalaka, Kondanna, Uddakarama, Sarvamitra, Bhargava, Kaludayi)

6. Brahmin …………………………………… seeing the bodily characteristics of the newborn Bohisatva Prince said, "Undoubtedly this Prince will attain Buddhahood"
7. The Bodhisatva Prince received the first obeisance (worship) from Ascetic

…………..……………………

8. Brahmin ……………………………… trained the Bodhisatva Prince in the Royal arts.
9. ………………………………….. was the first to be a monk for the sake of the future Buddha.
10. …………………………………… was the friend and charioteer of Prince Siddhartha.

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1. Write five sentences to describe the luxurious life led by Prince Siddhartha.
2. Explain what happened in the sowing
3. What action did King Suddhodana take to prevent Siddhartha from leaving the family life?
4. When and where was the first Buddhist Council held? What were the cause?
5. Write short notes on any 5 of the following:-

Index No : …………….….

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Preliminary DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Abhidhamma TIME : 1 hr. 30 mns.

1. The Prakarana (books) pertaining to Abhidhamma Pitaka are

(a) Four (b) Five (c) Six (d) Seven in numbers

2. The first books of Abhidhamma Pitaka is

(a) Kattha Vattu (b) Yamaka (c) Patthana (d) Dhammasangani

3. The place where the Lord preached Abhidhamma was

(a) Kapilavatthu (b) Savaththi (c) Thavatimsa (d) Thusita

4. The person to whom the Abhidhamma desana was mainly delivered was

(a) King Suddhodana (b) Anathapindika setti

(c) Queen Yasodara (d) the Lords mother in heaven

5. The Abdhidamma Prakarana which was compiled during king Asoka’s reign was

(a) Yamaka (b) Patthana (c) Katha Vathu (d) Dhatu Katha

6. Main Paramatta dhammas in Abhidhamma are

(a) three (b) four (c) eight (d) sixteen in number

7. Mahabuhuta Rupas are

(a) two (b) four (c) ten (d) twenty four in number

8. The first human being who heard the abhidhamma desana direct from the Lord was

(a) Ananda (b) Sariputta (c) Kasyapa (d) King Bimbisara

9. The total number of cittas enumerated in abhidhamma is

(a) 52 (b) 54 (c) 79 (d) 89

10. In the sense sphere (Kamavacara) there are in all

1. "Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with ultimate realities" what does it mean?
2. Name the twelve Akusala Cittas.
3. What is conventional truth ? explain.
4. Name the worlds which belong to Kama-Bhumi.
5. Akusala cittas are grouped according to Hetu dhammas. Show them & explain these Hetus briefly.
6. Write short notes on any four.

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2457, Dhamma Examination – 2003

GRADE : Junior DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Abhidhamma TIME : 1 hr. 30 mns.

1. Paramattha desana is mainly found in

(a) Sutta Pitaka (b) Vinaya Pitaka (c) Abhidhamma Pitaka (d) Jataka stories

2. Arahant Moggaliputtatissa Maha there complied the prakarana know as

(a) Katha Vattu (b) Yamaka (c) Patthana (d) Dhammasangani

3. The Lord Buddha visited Thavatimsa heaven to preach Abhidhamma during the

(a) fifth (b) seventh (c) eighth (d) tenth retreat (vassana)

4. The number of Rupavacara Brahma Lokas are

(a) seven (b) fifteen (c) Sixteen (d) twenty

5. The Jhana factors (Jhananga) in the first Jhana of the Rupavacara wholesome consciousness are

(a) two (b) five (c) seven (d) eight in numbers

6. The "ethically variable" mental factors (annasamana) are

(a) seven (b) ten (c) thirteen (d) fourteen in numbers

7. Immoral consciousness rooted in Lobha (Greed) are

(a) two (b) eight (c) twelve (d) fifteen in numbers

8. The abstinances or Virathi are

(a) two (b) three (c) four (d) five in numbers

9. Metta or Loving kindness is same as

(a) Alobha (b) Ados (c) Amoha (d) Karuna

10. The universals arise in

(5) Akusala sadharana cetasikas (6) Virathi

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Junior DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Dhamma TIME : 1 hr. 30 mns.

1. Prince Siddhartha gifted a necklace to Kisa Gotami because he fell in love

with her. ( )

2. Prince Siddhartha renunciated on a Wesak full moon day. ( )
3. Before attaining Enlightenment Ascetic Gotama practised penances for

six years. ( )

4. The birth – story (Jataka) illustrating renunciation is Makhadeva Jataka. ( )
5. Compassion (Karuna) is one of the 10 perfections (parami). ( )

Fill in the blanks in the sentences selecting the correct name from the given list.

(Prajapati Gotami, Bimbisara, Sahampati, Bhaddakachuchana, Ghatikara, Sujata, Kosala)

6. Mahabrahma ……………………………. offered the 8 exquisites to Ascetic Gotama on His renunciation.
7. On His round of alms at Rajagaha, Ascetic Gotama met King ………………………………….
8. …………………………………. offered milk–rice to Ascetic Gotama on the day of His Enlightenment.
9. Theri Yasodara was also know as …………………………………..
10. It was Mahabrahma ……………………………….. who invited the Buddha to proclaim the (Dhamma) Doctrine for those who had little dust in their eyes of wisdom.

1. What were the incidents that led Prince Siddhartha to leave worldly Pleasures ?Enumerate them.
2. Write briefly how and where the Blessed One spent the first seven weeks after Enlightenment.
3. What are the two extremes, which should be avoided by a recluse seeking relief ? Explain briefly what the Bleesed One meant by the term Middle Path.
4. Describe the causes and the results of the Buddhist Council convened by King Kalasoka.
5. Write down the ten perfections naming at lest one (jataka) birth-story connected with each.
6. Write short notes on any four of the following:-

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Higher DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Abhidhamma TIME : 3 hours.

1. Draw a diagram to show a complete eye-door thought process and name the functions performed at each thought moment.
2. Describe the function of Javana and mention the cittas that perform that function.
3. How should one practise to gain the first Rupavacara Jhana.
4. Enumerate the immoral mental factors and indicate how each of these arises in different cittas.
5. Show with the help of a diagram the death – Relinking process and explain each aspect of the process.
6. Explain what doors (dvara) are in relation to the cittas.
7. Write short notes on any four of the following:-

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Higher DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Dhamma TIME : 3 hours

1. (a) Refer to context (By whom – to whom and when)

2. Write down the relevant Pali stanza.

1. All the main teaching in Buddhism are included in the First Sermon. Discuss making special reference to the Noble Eight fold path.
2. Discuss the role played by women in the Buddhist Order. Show how it differs from the attitude in other contemporary religious Orders.
3. What are Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma ? Why are they so called ?
4. What are the Four Sublime States ? Explain any one of them in detail.
5. Complete the stanza – "Atta hi attano natho"…. Discuss the importance of this stanza, while giving its meaning.

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination –, 2003

GRADE : Senior DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Abhidhamma TIME : 2 hours

1. Explain what roots [Hetu] are and classify the cittas accordingly.
2. Enumerate the unwholesome immoral consciousness and name the mental factors which arise with the first Lobha mula-citta.
3. Enumerate the mental factors (cetaasika) which are common to all moral states.
4. What cittas perform as rebirth-linking function in the various abodes or worlds. Explain in detail.
5. Enumerate the twenty-eight Rupas and describe the sensitive material phenomena (Pasada Rupa).
6. Name the eight Lokuttara-cittas and explain how each magga citta eradicate the fetters (samyojana).
7. Write short notes on any four of the following:-

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

2547, Dhamma Examination – 2003

GRADE : Higher DATE : 29^th June 2003

SUBJECT : Dhamma TIME : 2 hours

1. Refer to context (By whom – to whom and when)

"Recluse ! Your countenance is attractive . . . . . Friend whom do you accept as your Teacher ? Who is your guide ? Whose Doctrine do you adhere to ?"

2. Name and describe the sections in the Scriptures that are conducive to the development of lay life.
3. What are [Samyojana] fetters ? Enumerate classifying them under the various levels at which they are eliminated.
4. Enumerate the main categories in methods of Tranquility Meditation [Samatha Bhavana]. Explain their importance as bases for Insight Meditation. [Vipassana Bhavana].
5. Describe the conversion of Kolita and Upatissa.
6. Write short notes on any four of the following: