HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Who was the President of 3rd Buddhist Assembly?
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Mahakassap
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Vasumitra
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Moggaliputta Tissa
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Ashvaghosha
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It was presided over by the elder monk Moggaliputta-Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
Detailed explanation-2: -The fourth Buddhist council was held in 72 AD at Kundalvana, Kashmir. It was presided by Vasumitra, while Asvaghosa was his deputy. The council was held under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka of Kushan Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -It held under the presidency of Mahasi Sayadaw and Bhadanta Vicittasarabhivamsa. 500 buddhist scholars from 8 countries participated in this council.
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