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The Story of Matthakundali - ENG

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Why did Adinnapubbaka have his son carried outside on to the verandah?

So that people coming to his house would not see his possessions (correct)
To get some fresh air
To show his wealth to the neighbors
To call for a physician

Why did Adinnapubbaka make the gold ornaments for his son by himself?

To show off his craftsmanship
To teach his son a trade
To give to charity
To save payment for workmanship (correct)

Where was Matthakundali reborn after he passed away?

The Tavatimsa celestial world (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Matthakundali profess his faith in the Buddha?

He mentally professed his faith (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Matthakundali do from his celestial abode?

He appeared to his father in the likeness of his old self (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the topic of discussion at the house of Adinnapubbaka?

The possibility of rebirth in a celestial world through faith alone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Matthakundali urge his father to do?

To approach and invite the Buddha to a meal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message of the Buddha's verse in this discourse?

That a pure mind is the forerunner of all happiness and wisdom (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Buddha will to appear in person to resolve the discussion?

Matthakundali (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Adinnapubbaka do with his wealth after the discourse?

He donated it to the cause of the Buddha's Teaching (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Matthakundali's appearance and the Buddha's discourse?

Matthakundali and his father attained Sotapatti Magga and Sotapatti Phala (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Buddha's willingness to have Matthakundali appear in person?

It highlighted the importance of personal experience in understanding the teachings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the world where Matthakundali was reborn?

The Tavatimsa world (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Buddha see in his Net of Knowledge that morning?

Matthakundali lying on the verandah (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Buddha's decision to stand near the door of Adinnapubbaka's house?

To demonstrate his compassion for the dying son (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Matthakundali's appearance to his father have a profound impact?

It marked a turning point in the father's spiritual journey (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Buddha's ray of light symbolize in the story?

The Buddha's recognition of Matthakundali's faith (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Matthakundali's mental profession of faith in the Buddha?

He was reborn in the Tavatimsa celestial world (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of speaking or acting with a pure mind?

Happiness follows one (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the outcome of one's actions?

One's mental state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the path that Matthakundali and his father attained at the end of the discourse?

Sotapatti Magga and Sotapatti Phala (B) Signup and view all the answers