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2. Birth of Gautama Buddha

3. Composition of the Upanishadas
4. Enlightenment of Buddha
5. Death of Mahavira

6. Death of Buddha
D. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the tripitakas?
2. What is astangika marga?
3. What are stupas?

4. What are chitya grihas?
5. The Jains did not become soldiers or farmers. Why?
6. How did the Jains contribute to the growth of literature?

7. Describe the childhood of Buddha.
8. What was the Buddhist Sangha?
9. What are the Upanishadas?

H TS Question
H TS Question
What do you understand by viharas?

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Activity
Activity
A. The Dalai Lama is the head of the Budhists all over the world. He lives in Dharamsala in
Himachal Pradesh. Make four groups and find out.
1. When and why did he come to India?
2. How do Buddhists worship everyday?
3. Chanting is an important part of Budhist worship. Get a cassette and listen to a few
chants in class.
4. Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Prepare a short report on his
work. Visit www.dalailama.com

B. On an outline map of India, indicate the important ancient centers of Buddhism and Jainism.
C. Collect pictures and photographs of places connected with Jainism and Buddhism and make
a collage. Put it up your class notice board.

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