Q209
Which of the following is the ceremony of initiation of education in Buddhism?
A.
Siksha
B.
Upanayanam
C.
Pabajja
AnswerD.
Diksha
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pabbajja literally means "to go forth" and refers to when a layperson leaves home to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate among a community of bhikkhus. This generally involves preliminary ordination as a novice. It is sometimes referred to as "lower ordination."