According to the text, which of the following is a reason permanent monasteries were established?

a. The Buddha himself expressed a desire for a permanent home for the sangha.
b. The rainy season required shelter.
c. The lay people wanted somewhere to practice.
d. The energy patterns beneath the earth's surface shifted.


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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to save them from the great flood.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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