why is nalanda a unique centre of buddism learning - Social Science - Traders Kings and Pilgrims

Question

why is nalanda a unique centre of buddism learning

Madhumita Das · Accepted Answer

Nalanda is a unique centre of
Buddhist learning because the
teachers are men of highest ability and talent The rules of the
monastery are strict and everyone has to follow them Discussions
are held throughout the day, and the old and young mutually help
one another Even the gatekeeper asks new entrants difficult
questions They are allowed to enter only after they have been able
to answer these

Nalanda was one of 
the most important places where

Buddhistteachings

were transmitted to Central, East and South-east Asia, and
continued to 
attractedscholars,
such as the famous Chinese Xuanzang, who wrote a detailed account
of 
themonastery

when he visited there