HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the Buddha’s attitude on the subject of entry of women into the Bud-dhist Sangha?
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He was indifferent on this subject
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He gladly accepted women into the Sangha
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He did not allow women into the Sangha
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None of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is After obtaining age of 16, women can enter into Sangha without anybody permission. In Buddhism, sangha refers to the monastic community of bhikkhus (monks) and bhikkhunis (nuns).
Detailed explanation-2: -Bhikkhu/Bhikshu: A Buddhist monk. Bhikkhuni/Bhikshuni: A Buddhist nun.
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