According to Buddhist Teaching,many Indians Were Unable to Achieve Nirvana,but

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to Buddhist teaching,many Indians were unable to achieve nirvana,but made donations to Buddhist monasteries because

• A)They would be able to be classified as monks and nuns.
• B)It was an obligation expected of all Buddhists.
• C)They would have a part in the Buddhist order that made decisions.
• D)They wanted to improve their worldly lives and future rebirths.
• E)It would raise the status of Buddhist nuns to the ranks of monks.

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Definitions:

Pons

The pons is a part of the brain located in the brainstem, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Midbrain

The middle portion of the brainstem, involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, and sleep/wake cycles.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and pass through various foramina of the skull to innervate the head, neck, and visceral organs directly.

Medulla Oblongata

A portion of the brainstem responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure control.