This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified claims about the historical facts of the Buddha's life. Most accept that he lived, taught and founded a monastic order, but do not consistently accept all of the details contained in his biographies. COUNT 9
QSN1 The Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada is attributed to who? ANS1 Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada QSN2 What are some other biographies that differ from the Jataka tales? ANS2 Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra QSN3 What do scholars recognize about the life of the Buddha? ANS3 Most accept that he lived, taught and founded a monastic order QSN4 When was the Buddhagohosa written? ANS4 5th century CE QSN5 What is one of the earlier biographies on Buddhism? ANS5 the Buddhacarita QSN6 Who founded a monastic order in his life? ANS6 Buddha QSN7 Scholars do not make claims without evidence about who's life? ANS7 Buddha QSN8 Most accept that Buddha lived and taught in what type of order? ANS8 monastic QSN9 The Jataka tales of the Theravada happened in what century? ANS9 5th ce