Q. With reference to the end of Buddha’s life and the Sangha, consider the following statements:
1.Buddha gave his last sermon to his disciple Subhada at Kushinara, the capital of the Malla Republic.
2.The decision to allow women to become Bhikshunis in the Buddhist Sangha was taken at Vaishali.
3.Buddha appointed his disciple Ananda to succeed him as the leader of the Sangha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Buddha died at Kushinara and gave his last sermon to Subhada there.
- Statement 2: Correct. Buddha allowed women to enter the Sangha at Vaishali on the advice of Ananda.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Buddha did not appoint any successor to lead the Sangha.
