Why were sputa'* built This is an excerpt from the Mahaparinibbama Sutta Part of sutta pitaka As the

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Why were sputa' built This is an excerpt from the Mahaparinibbama Sutta Part of sutta pitaka As the Buddha lay dying Amanda asked him what are we to do Lord with ** of the Tathagata (another name for the Buddha)? The Buddha replied, "Hinder not yourselves Ananda by honoring the ** of the Tathagata. Be zealous, be intent on your own good But when pressed further, the Buddha said At the four crossroads they should **** a stupa (Pali for stupa) to the Tathagata And whosoever shall there place garlands or perfume or make a salutation there become in its presence calm of heart, that shall long be to them for a profit and joy.

1. What are the stupas? Who advised Ananda to build the stupa?

2 From which chapter has this excerpt been taken? It is a part of which book.

1. Who was the Tathagata? What had he told about the Importance of the stupa?

2. Name any three Places where the stupas have been built.

Answer 1

1. The Stupa was the sacred place. They preserved the relics of Buddha Such as his bodily ** or the objects used by him all these things were ***** in the stupas.

2. This excerpt has been taken from the Mahaparnibbhana Sutta." It was a part ofthe "Sutta Pitaka:

3. Tathagata was another name for the Buddha He told Ananda that the honor to his worldly. Remainsis not important. He *** stress on the importance of one' good deeds. The stupas should be erected on the holy places if anybody placed garlands of perfume or saluted them, he will not only get the peace of mind but also profit-and joy.

4.The stupas were built at many places. The most important stupas existed at Bharhut, Sachi and Sarnath.