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Q1. In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?

First Budhdist Council

Second Budhdist Council

Third Budhdist Council

Fouth Budhdist Council

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Answer : Second Budhdist Council

In Second Budhdist Council, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas.

First Buddhist Council
It was held soon after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha, around 483 BC under the patronage of King Ajatshatru. It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. It was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha. It 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.

Second Buddhist Council
The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali under the patronage of King Kalasoka while it was presided by Sabakami. It was held about a century after the first one, or about 383 BCE. It was called to discuss monastic practices, in particular whether monks could be allowed to handle money.

Third Buddhist Council
It was held in 250 BC at Pataliputra under the patronage of King Asoka. It was presided by Moggliputta Tissa. The third part of the Tripitaka was coded in the Pali language.

Fourth Buddhist Council
It was held in 72 AD at Kundalvana, Kashmir. It was presided by Vasumitra. The council was held under the patronage of Kanishka of Kushan Empire. Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayan and Hinayan.

Fifth Buddhist Council
It was held in Mandalay, Burma in the year 1871 under the patronage of King Mindon. It was presided by Jagarabhivamsa, Narindhabhidhaja and Sumangalasami. During this council, 729 stone slabs were engraved with Buddhist teachings.

Sixth Buddhist Council
It was held in 1954 in Burma at Kaba Aye, Yangoon. It was held under the patronage of Burmese Govt. and it was presided by Prime Minister U Nu. It commemorated 2500 years of Buddhism.
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