History & Civics
Identify the features of the Vinaya Pitaka as described in Buddhist literature:
P : Describes rules for monks and nuns.
Q : Explains the human mind and states of matter.
R : Documents Buddha's life events.
S : Provides moral lessons through stories.
- P and Q
- R and S
- P and R
- Q and S
Related Questions
Which of the following books contains the teachings of Lord Mahavira?
- Tripitakas
- Vyakhya Pragnapti
- Jataka
- Bhagavad Gita
Which part of the Sutta Pitaka contains Buddha's teachings?
- Dhammapada
- Therigatha
- Vinaya Pitaka
- Abhidhamma Pitaka
Which of the following statements is true?
(i) People who have faith in Jainism, follow class distinction. (ii) Jains refused to accept the authority of the Vedas. (iii) Jains believed that the chief aim of a man is to attain salvation.
- Only (i) and (iii)
- Only (i)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
- Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
Identify the incorrectly matched pair related to Buddhist teachings:
- Dhammapada : Buddha's teachings on ethics
- Therigatha : Compositions by bhikkhunis (nuns)
- Vinaya Pitaka : Buddha's birth stories
- Sutta Pitaka : Discourses delivered by Buddha