The Abhidhamma Pitaka

Description: The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third and final section of the Pali Canon, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. It consists of seven books that deal with the fundamental principles of Buddhist philosophy and psychology.
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What is the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. The third and final section of the Pali Canon

  2. A collection of Buddhist scriptures

  3. A philosophical treatise

  4. A psychological manual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third and final section of the Pali Canon, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism.

What are the seven books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. Dhammasangani

  2. Vibhanga

  3. Dhatukatha

  4. Puggalapaññatti

  5. Kathavatthu

  6. Yamaka

  7. Patthana


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The seven books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka are: Dhammasangani, Vibhanga, Dhatukatha, Puggalapaññatti, Kathavatthu, Yamaka, and Patthana.

What are the main topics covered in the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The mind and its workings

  3. The path to liberation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of reality, the mind and its workings, and the path to liberation.

What is the purpose of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. To provide a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist philosophy and psychology

  2. To help practitioners develop insight into the nature of reality

  3. To provide a guide for meditation practice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Abhidhamma Pitaka is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Buddhist philosophy and psychology, to help practitioners develop insight into the nature of reality, and to provide a guide for meditation practice.

Who is the Abhidhamma Pitaka intended for?

  1. Advanced practitioners of Buddhism

  2. Scholars and academics

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is intended for advanced practitioners of Buddhism and scholars and academics who are interested in studying Buddhist philosophy and psychology.

What is the significance of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. It is the most important text in the Pali Canon

  2. It is the most comprehensive text on Buddhist philosophy and psychology

  3. It is the most difficult text in the Pali Canon to understand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is significant because it is the most comprehensive text on Buddhist philosophy and psychology, it is the most difficult text in the Pali Canon to understand, and it is one of the most important texts in the Pali Canon.

What is the relationship between the Abhidhamma Pitaka and the other two sections of the Pali Canon?

  1. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is a commentary on the other two sections

  2. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is a supplement to the other two sections

  3. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is an independent text

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is a supplement to the other two sections of the Pali Canon, the Vinaya Pitaka and the Sutta Pitaka. It provides a more detailed and systematic explanation of the teachings found in the other two sections.

When was the Abhidhamma Pitaka compiled?

  1. In the 3rd century BCE

  2. In the 2nd century BCE

  3. In the 1st century BCE

  4. In the 1st century CE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled in the 1st century BCE.

Who is credited with compiling the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. Buddhaghosa

  2. Ananda

  3. Sariputta

  4. Moggallana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhaghosa is credited with compiling the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

What is the main philosophical school associated with the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. Theravada Buddhism

  2. Mahayana Buddhism

  3. Vajrayana Buddhism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is associated with the Theravada school of Buddhism.

What is the main psychological school associated with the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

  1. Abhidhamma psychology

  2. Buddhist psychology

  3. Western psychology

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is associated with the Abhidhamma school of psychology.

What are the main concepts of Abhidhamma psychology?

  1. The five aggregates

  2. The twelve sense bases

  3. The eighteen elements

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main concepts of Abhidhamma psychology are the five aggregates, the twelve sense bases, and the eighteen elements.

What is the goal of Abhidhamma psychology?

  1. To understand the nature of the mind

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To achieve liberation from suffering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of Abhidhamma psychology is to understand the nature of the mind, to understand the nature of reality, and to achieve liberation from suffering.

How is the Abhidhamma Pitaka used in Buddhist practice?

  1. As a guide for meditation practice

  2. As a source of inspiration for spiritual development

  3. As a tool for developing insight into the nature of reality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is used in Buddhist practice as a guide for meditation practice, as a source of inspiration for spiritual development, and as a tool for developing insight into the nature of reality.

What is the significance of the Abhidhamma Pitaka for contemporary society?

  1. It provides a valuable framework for understanding the human mind

  2. It offers insights into the nature of reality

  3. It can help people to develop greater compassion and wisdom

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is significant for contemporary society because it provides a valuable framework for understanding the human mind, it offers insights into the nature of reality, and it can help people to develop greater compassion and wisdom.

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