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History GK · Q209

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 209

Q209

Which of the following is the ceremony of initiation of education in Buddhism?

A.
Siksha
B.
Upanayanam
C.
Pabajja
Answer
D.
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."