The Buddhist Sangha was an organization of monks

The Buddhist Sangha was an organization of monks

who became teachers of Dhamma
that helped the spread of education
to help the integration of the State
to provide relief to the poor in times of distress
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UPSC CAPF – 2013
The Buddhist Sangha is the community of Buddhist monks and nuns who have renounced worldly life to follow the path to enlightenment. A primary function of the members of the Sangha is the preservation, study, practice, and teaching of the Dhamma (Buddha’s teachings). They serve as living examples of the Buddhist path and are responsible for disseminating the Dhamma to lay followers and new members of the community.
– The Sangha is the Buddhist monastic community.
– Its members are monks and nuns.
– A core function is the study, practice, and teaching of the Dhamma.
While Buddhist monasteries often functioned as centers of learning (related to B), their primary educational focus was on religious texts and philosophy. The Sangha’s role is primarily religious and spiritual, not directly related to state integration (C) or organized widespread poverty relief (D), although charitable acts are part of Buddhist practice.
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