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Question

The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at:

  1. Sravasti
  2. Vaisali
  3. Rajagriha
  4. Kushinagar

Answer:

Option B: Vaisali

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vaisali”.

The entry of women as Bhikshuni into the sangha was allowed by the Buddha at Vaishali on the request of his disciple Anand.