Question

He is the writer of Budhaghosuppatti.

• A. Sāriputto
• B. Buddhadatta
• C. Mahāmaṅgala thera
• D. Dhammapāla

Hint:

Buddhaghosuppatti = Biography of Buddhaghosa, written by Buddhadatta.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: About the text.
Buddhaghosuppatti is a Pali text that narrates the life and contributions of the famous commentator Buddhaghosa.
Step 2: Authorship.
This text was composed by Buddhadatta, a contemporary scholar of Buddhaghosa.
Step 3: Analysis of options.
- (1) Sāriputto: A great disciple of Buddha, not the author.
- (2) Buddhadatta: Correct author of Buddhaghosuppatti.
- (3) Mahāmaṅgala thera: Not related to this text.
- (4) Dhammapāla: Wrote commentaries, not this biography.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, Buddhadatta is the correct author of **Buddhaghosuppatti**.