Question
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Second Buddhist Council?
Select the answer from the codes given below:
- It was held in 383 BC.
- The idea of this council was to settle a dispute on Vinaya Pitaka, the code of discipline.
- It was held under the patronage of King Kalasoka and the presidency of Sabakami.
- It was held at Pataliputra.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The dispute was on ten points such as storing salt in horn, eating after midday, eating once and going to villages for alms, eating sour milk after one’s meal etc.
It was not settled and Buddhism sects appeared for the first time. The subgroups were Sthaviravada, Mahasanghika and Sarvastivada. It was held at Vaishali.
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Answer: (b)
The dispute was on ten points such as storing salt in horn, eating after midday, eating once and going to villages for alms, eating sour milk after one’s meal etc.
It was not settled and Buddhism sects appeared for the first time. The subgroups were Sthaviravada, Mahasanghika and Sarvastivada. It was held at Vaishali.
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