HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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What was the purpose of the Chaityas during the early phase of Buddhism?
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They served the purpose of temples
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They were meditation halls
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They were used for religious assemblies and prayers
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They were used for holding social functions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Early chaityas enshrined a stupa with space for congregational worship by the monks. This reflected one of the early differences between early Buddhism and Hinduism, with Buddhism favoring congregational worship in contrast to Hinduism’s individual approach. Early chaitya grhas were cut into living rock as caves.
Detailed explanation-2: -1. Viharas are the prayer halls of Buddhists. 2.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chaitya is a Buddhist shrine including a stupa. It is derived from the Sanskrit word chita. The mound of ashes formed by the cremation of a dead body is called a chita. In general a chita is a place where the dead body used to burn.
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