Statement I :Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council in 252 BC at Pataliputra and it was there that the Buddhist became divided into two sects—the Hinayana and the Mahayana.
• Statement II :Kanishka called the Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana near Srinagar and Vasumitra was believed to have acted as President.
Choose the correct option
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Incorrect AnswerBoth the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Incorrect AnswerStatement I is true but Statement II is false
Incorrect AnswerStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct AnswerExplanation:
During the time of King Ashoka (about 235 years after the death of Shakyamuni Buddha), the Third Council was held to discuss the differences of opinion in both the Vinaya and the Dharma.the Fourth Council of Kashmir, Kanishka gathered 500 monks headed by Vasumitra, partly, it seems, to compile extensive commentaries on the SarvastivadinAbhidharma, although it is possible that some editorial work was carried out upon the existing canon itself.
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By: Abhipedia