__________ was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni in the Buddhism.
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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
Incorrect AnswerMahapajapati Gotami
Correct AnswerSanghamitta
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Mahapajapati Gotami:
- Correct answer.
- She was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni (nun) in Buddhism.
- She was the Buddha's aunt and stepmother.
- Dhammananda Bhikkhuni:
- A contemporary figure in Buddhism.
- Known for being a pioneering female monk in Thailand.
- Sujata:
- Known for offering kheer (rice pudding) to Gautama Buddha.
- Not recognized for ordination as a bhikkhuni.
- Sanghamitta:
- Daughter of Emperor Ashoka.
- Known for founding the Bhikkhuni Sangha in Sri Lanka.
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