The council is traditionally believed to have codified the Sarvastivada doctrines and led to the formal division of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana schools according to some traditions.
Which ancient Indian ruler was the Chief Patron of the fourth Buddhist Council?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: Buddhism (Patronage and Spread of Buddhism (e.g., Ashoka, Kanishka))
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