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During which of the following rules did Buddhism get…
Question & Answer (English)
During which of the following rules did Buddhism get split into two schools - Hinayana and Mahayana in the fourth Buddhist council?
- Gupta
- Parthian
- Kushana — Correct Answer
- Shaka
Explanation:
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kundalvana, Kashmir.
- Patron: It was held under the patronage of King Kanishka of the Kushana dynasty.
- President: Vasumitra.
- Outcome: The most significant event of this council was the great schism (division) of Buddhism into two distinct sects: Hinayana (the Lesser Vehicle) and Mahayana (the Greater Vehicle).
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
निम्नलिखित में से किस शासन के दौरान चौथी बौद्ध संगीति में बौद्ध धर्म दो संप्रदायों - हीनयान और महायान में विभाजित हो गया था?
- गुप्त (Gupta)
- पार्थियन (Parthian)
- कुषाण (Kushana) — सही उत्तर
- शक (Shaka)
स्पष्टीकरण:
चौथी बौद्ध संगीति का आयोजन कश्मीर के कुंडलवन में किया गया था।
- संरक्षक: यह कुषाण वंश के राजा कनिष्क के संरक्षण में आयोजित की गई थी।
- अध्यक्ष: वसुमित्र।
- परिणाम: इस संगीति की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण घटना बौद्ध धर्म का दो स्पष्ट संप्रदायों में विभाजन था: हीनयान और महायान।
इसलिए, सही उत्तर कुषाण है।
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