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Ashoka was initiated into Buddhism by which monk?

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The correct answer is Upagupta. Later Buddhist tradition associates the monk Upagupta with Ashoka's initiation and guidance. Moggaliputta Tissa is linked with the Third Buddhist Council, Mahakashyapa with the First Council and Bhadrabahu with Jain tradition.

ABhadrabahu
BMoggaliputta Tissa
CMahakashyapa
DUpagupta
Correct Answer: UpaguptaYour Answer: D

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Later Buddhist tradition associates the monk Upagupta with Ashoka's initiation and guidance. Moggaliputta Tissa is linked with the Third Buddhist Council, Mahakashyapa with the First Council and Bhadrabahu with Jain tradition.

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