Fourth Buddhist Council - Art & Culture

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir
2. It was presided by Vasumitra helped by Asvaghosha.
3. In the fourth council Buddhism was divided into Hinyan and Mahayan

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 06 May 15

a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All

ANSWER: All
 
It was convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka. The Fourth Council of Kashmir is not recognized as authoritative in Theravada.

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