Q. With reference to the Buddhist monastic life and associated terms, consider the following statements:
1.UPASAMPADA refers to the ritual of ordination by which a candidate is authorized to undertake ascetic life.
2.SHEEL refers to the layperson leaving home to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate among the community of bhikkhus.
3.UPOSTHA is the formal confession by Monks of their offences committed during the Rainy Season.
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1: Correct. UPASAMPADA refers to the rite and ritual of ascetic vetting (ordination).
  • Statement 2: Correct. SHEEL refers to when a layperson leaves home to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate.
  • Statement 3: Incorrect. PAVARANA is the confession by Monks of their offences committed during the Rainy Season (Vassa). UPOSTHA is the day for “cleansing of the defiled mind” resulting in inner calm and joy.
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