Q. Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Sangha:
- Rules of Buddhist Sangha was mentioned in Sutta Pitaka.
- There were separate branches for both men and women.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both Mahavira and Buddha felt that only those who left their homes could gain true knowledge. They arranged for them to stay together in the sangha, an association of those who left their homes. The rules made for the Buddhist sangha were written down in a book called the Vinaya Pitaka. From this we know that there were separate branches for men and women. All men could join the sangha. However, children had to take the permission of their parents and slaves that of their masters. Those who worked for the king had to take his permission and debtors that of creditors. Women had to take their husbands’ permission.