HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Ceylon became a stronghold of which among the following branches of Buddhism?
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Theravada
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Hinayana
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Mahayana
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Mahendra
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayana and Hinayana. Hinayana, found mostly in the South and West covering Indo-china and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism split into two sects-Mahayana and Theravada-because of differences in religious practices, as the Mahayana viewed Buddha as a supreme ruler, and the Theravada viewed Buddha more as a teacher. Shortly after Buddha died, the First Buddhist Council assembled.
Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist council held during the reign of Kanishka in AD 72.
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