GRADE :

Senior

DATE :

30^th June 2002

SUBJECT :

Dhamma

TIME :

1.15 – 3.15 pm

01.

Does everything depends on action (Kamma) moral or immoral? If not, what are the other factors? Name and Explain.

02.

What are the Hindrances (Nivarana)? Enumerate and Explain.

03.

Describe Samatha Bhavana enumerating the forty objects and explain one category.

04.

Buddha’s Doctrine is applicableto the welfare not only of the clergy but also of the laity too. Discuss giving reasons.

05.

Enumerate the causes of Downfall (Parabhava)?

06.

What are the fetters (sanyojana)? Enumerate them and name those eliminated when one enters the first stage (Sotapatti).

07.

Write short notes on any four of the following :

(i) Avijja

(ii) Angulimala

(iii) Samajivikata

(iv) Dona Brahmana

(v) Sariputta

(vi) Dasa Kasina

GRADE :

Senior

DATE :

30^th June 2002

SUBJECT :

Abhidhamma

TIME :

8.30 – 10.30 am

01.

Give a detailed description of the "feeling" as explained in Vedana sangaha of Pakinnaka sangaha vibhago.

02.

Enumerate the sense sphere wholesome beautiful consciousness and name the mental factors which may arise with the first citta.

03.

What are abstinences? Explain briefly and discuss their role in the aryan path.

04.

Explain how fetters (samyojana) are shattered one by one when one treads the noble eight fold path.

05.

Give a detailed description of how the rebirth-linking function operates.

06.

Our physical body is nothing but Maha Bhuta Rupa and Upadaya Rupa. Do you agree? Discuss.

07.

Write short notes on any four of the following :

(1) Jhananga

(2) Panna

(3) Appamanna

(4) Macchariya (Avarice)

(5) Pasada Rupa

(6) Nibbana