GRADE :

Diploma

DATE :

27 June 1999

SUBJECT :

Dhamma

TIME :

3 hrs.

1.

What are the unique characteristics which made Gotama Buddha an extra-ordinary human being?

2.

Both moral and immoral actions ( Kusalakusala kamma ) tend to prolong the wanderings in the cycle of births ( Sansara ).

3.

Give the significance of Parittas ( Protective Suttas ) in popular Buddhism.

4.

Enumerate the four foundations of mindfulness and show how they ultimately lead to the realization of Nibbana.

5.

Name the seven stages of Purity on the way to Nibbana. Explain any one of them.

6.

Foundations for action to bring about World Peace can be sought for in the Teachings of Buddha.

7.

‘The love of Self is the root of all trouble’ is the gist of Buddha’s philosophy – comment on this statement.

1.

What are the unique characteristics which made Gotama Buddha an extra-ordinary human being?

2.

Both moral and immoral actions ( Kusalakusala kamma ) tend to prolong the wanderings in the cycle of births ( Sansara ).

3.

Give the significance of Parittas ( Protective Suttas ) in popular Buddhism.

4.

Enumerate the four foundations of mindfulness and show how they ultimately lead to the realization of Nibbana.

5.

Name the seven stages of Purity on the way to Nibbana. Explain any one of them.

6.

Foundations for action to bring about World Peace can be sought for in the Teachings of Buddha.

7.

‘The love of Self is the root of all trouble’ is the gist of Buddha’s philosophy – comment on this statement.