2014 · Q17
Composition of the biography of the Buddha occupies a special place in Buddhist literature. Which one among the following is a full-fledged biography of the Buddha?
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- ALalitavistara
- BMilind Panho
- CSariputra-prakarana
- DAvadanasataka
Explanation
The Lalitavistara is the full-fledged Mahayana biography of the Buddha; the Milinda Panha is a dialogue, the Sariputra-prakarana a play, and the Avadanasataka a tale collection.