Question
Download Solution PDFWhere was the fourth Buddhist Council held?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Fourth Buddhist Council:
- It was held at Kundalvana (presumed to be in or near Srinagar), Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Asvaghosa as his deputy.
- In the Fourth Buddhist council, the doctrines of the Mahayana form of Buddhism were finalized.
Additional Information
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BUDDHIST COUNCIL |
YEAR |
VENUE |
CHAIRMAN |
PATRON |
|
1st Buddhist Council |
483 BC |
Rajgriha |
Mahakassapa |
Ajatashatru |
|
2nd Buddhist Council |
383 BC |
Vaishali |
Sabbakami |
Kalashoka |
|
3rd Buddhist Council |
250BC |
Patliputra |
Mogaliputta Tissa |
Ashoka |
|
4th Buddhist Council |
72 AD |
Kundalvan |
Vasumitra/Ashavaghosh |
Kanishka |
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