BUDDHIST COUNCILS in INDIAN in English

1st Buddhist Council ▪️Place: Rajgriha, Bihar Ruler: Ajatshatru ▪️Accomplishment: Buddha’s teachings were compiled into Sutta Pitaka (Ananda) and Vinaya Pitaka (Upali) 2nd Buddhist Council ▪️Place: Vaishali Ruler: Kalashoka (Shishunaga dynasty) ▪️Accomplishment: Buddhist sangha was divided into schools i.e. Theravadi or Sthavira and Mahasanghik or Sarvastivadin. ▪️Theravadi is the oldest Buddhist school with its main centre…

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