Question
Upon the Buddha’s death, this “Guardian of the Dhamma” was tasked with ostracizing the former charioteer Channa and communicating permission for the abolition of “lesser and minor” rules. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this attendant of the Buddha, often portrayed in conflict with Mahakasyapa, who attained enlightenment just in time to employ his renowned memory and recite the suttas at the First Buddhist Council.
ANSWER: Ananda
[10m] Before Ananda spoke, Upali recited these texts, another of the Tripitaka’s baskets. Because the Buddha did not specify which rules to abolish, the council did not remove any from this basket focused on monastic discipline.
ANSWER: Vinaya Piṭaka
[10e] Ananda also helped the Buddha’s aunt, Mahaprajapati, persuade him to allow the ordination of these people, who must follow eight “heavy rules,” unlike their male counterparts.
ANSWER: Buddhist nuns [or bhikkhunis; prompt on monastics]
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk the Herald Angels Tuah | Hawk Tuahology | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Quining Quem Quaeritis | Trielectic Materialists | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| The Waterloo Queens | The Book of Coming Forth by Gay | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 3 | 16.67 | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 3 | 20.00 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 15.00 | 100% | 33% | 17% |