CBSE Class 6 Answered

Nalanda in Bihar was the most famous Buddhist monastery of its period. It was a unique centre of Buddhist learning. Chinese pilgrims like Xuan Zang visited the Indian subcontinent and spent time studying in the Nalanda university. Xuan Zang described the university as follows:

1. The teachers were men of highest ability and talent and they followed the teachings of the Buddha in all sincerity.

2. The rules of the monastery were strict, and everyone had to follow them.

3. Discussions were held throughout the day, and the old and the young mutually helped one another.

4. Learned men from different cities came here to settle their doubts.

5. New entrants were asked difficult questions by the gatekeeper, who allowed them to enter only after they were able to answer his questions. Seven out of every ten were not able to answer.