Question

In the Buddhist theory of elements (dharmas), dharmas are the ultimate momentary elements of existence. The number of elements varies in different schools of Buddhism. Of the following alternatives, which pair(s) does/do NOT give us the respective number of dharmas accepted in Sautrāntika and Sarvāstivāda (Vaibhāṣika) schools?

• A. 75 and 43
• B. 43 and 75
• C. 43 and 0
• D. 0 and 43

Hint:

Remember: Sautrāntika (leaner list) \(\rightarrow\) 43; Sarvāstivāda/ Vaibhāṣika (fuller list) \(\rightarrow\) 75.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C, D

The standard Abhidharma counts are: Sautrāntika = 43 dharmas and Sarvāstivāda (Vaibhāṣika) = 75 dharmas.
Therefore, only option (B) matches the correct ordered pair \((43, 75)\).
All the other options misreport the pair and hence are the ones that do not give the respective numbers.
\[ \boxed{\text{Hence, (A), (C), and (D) are correct.}} \]