Multiple choice

The final initiation ceremony of a Budhist monk is known as

  1. pobbaja

  2. upanayana

  3. upasampada

  4. nididhyasana

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Explanation

Upasampada is the final ordination ceremony in Buddhism where a monk receives full ordination. Pabbaja (often spelled 'pobbaja') is the initial going forth. Upanayana is a Hindu ceremony, and Nididhyasana is a Vedantic practice. This is the highest level of monastic initiation.