4. Buddhism
Texts And Canon — Quiz
Test your understanding of texts and canon with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In early Buddhist tradition, what was the primary function of the saṅgīti recitation held at Rājagṛha soon after the Buddha’s demise?
Question 2
How many Nikāyas comprise the Sutta Piṭaka of the Pāli Canon?
Question 3
The Āgama collections of the Chinese Buddhist Canon correspond most closely to which division of the Pāli Canon?
Question 4
Which doctrinal concept introduced in the Lotus Sūtra refers to the Buddha’s use of skillful means to teach different audiences?
Question 5
A monk debates a Vinaya rule by citing the Vinaya Piṭaka rather than Buddhaghosa’s Visuddhimagga. Which form of authority does this exemplify?