Question

Select the correct statements about Buddhist Councils and Doctrines.
(A). Ālayavijñāna means the knowledge of the Buddhist temples.
(B). Nāgārjuna blamed śūnyavāda.
(C). Tripiṭakas were collected by Asaṅga only during the first Buddhist council.
(D). Vedic Philosophies blamed the Buddhist philosophy.
(E). Buddha blamed the Karma-siddhānta.

• (D) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (D) and (E) only
• (C) and (A) only

Hint:

Ālayavijñāna = Storehouse consciousness (Yogācāra), Nāgārjuna = Śūnyavāda founder, Tripiṭaka = 1st council, Vedic systems critiqued Buddhism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About Ālayavijñāna.
Ālayavijñāna is an important principle of the Yogācāra/Mind-only school. It explains the mental world as the "storehouse consciousness." It is not related to Buddhist temples. Therefore, (A) is incorrect.
Step 2: Nāgārjuna and Śūnyavāda.
Nāgārjuna himself established and proved the principle of Śūnyavāda. He did not "blame" it. Therefore, (B) is incorrect.
Step 3: Tripiṭaka Collection.
The Tripiṭaka was collected in the first Buddhist council (Rājagṛha) under the leadership of Mahākassapa. Asaṅga was a Buddhist scholar of the 4th century CE, therefore this is incorrect.
Step 4: Vedic Philosophies vs Buddhism.
Vedic philosophies like Mīmāṁsā and Vedānta strongly criticized Buddhism. They did not accept its śūnyatā and anātmavāda. This is correct.
Step 5: Buddha and Karma-siddhānta.
Buddha accepted Karma-siddhānta, not condemned it. Therefore, (E) is incorrect.
Step 6: Conclusion.
Only (D) is correct.