Question 3 of 22intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Can you also identify a few important Buddhist centres of learning that Xuanzang visited in India? Do you know something of their significance?

Correct Answer

Xuanzang visited important Buddhist centres including Nalanda and Vikramashila.

Nalanda was one of the greatest universities of ancient times, attracting scholars from across Asia. It had extensive libraries, residential quarters, and taught various subjects including Buddhism, logic, grammar, and medicine.

Vikramashila, founded by Dharmapala, was another major centre of Mahayana Buddhist learning with six colleges and nearly 3,000 scholars.

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Explanation

The chapter discusses how Xuanzang visited sacred Buddhist sites and learned from Indian teachers. He brought back over 600 manuscripts. Nalanda and Vikramashila were major universities that attracted students from far away, even beyond India, and played a crucial role in spreading Buddhist knowledge across Asia.

Solution Steps

  1. Xuanzang visited important Buddhist centres including Nalanda and Vikramashila

  2. Nalanda was one of the greatest universities of ancient times, attracting scholars from across Asia with extensive libraries and teaching Buddhism, logic, grammar, and medicine

  3. Vikramashila was founded by Dharmapala as a major centre of Mahayana Buddhist learning with six colleges and nearly 3,000 scholars

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