HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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The fourth Buddhist Council was held at ____
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Vaisali
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Pataliputra
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Kundalavana
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Bodh Gaya
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Fourth Buddhist Council of the Sarvastivada tradition is said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka in Kundalvana vihara in Kashmir. The exact location of the vihara is presumed to be around Harwan, near Srinagar.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fourth Buddhist Council Conducted under the patronage of King Kanishka of Kushan dynasty. It was held in the 1st century AD (72 AD) at Kundalvana in Kashmir.
Detailed explanation-3: -The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha. The council was held with the purpose of preserving Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples. During this council, the teachings of Buddha were divided into three Pitakas.
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