Buddha and Buddhist Synods in India and Abroad

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Abhinav Publications, 1996 - Religion - 283 pages
This Book Gives A Comprehensive Account Of The History Of The Various Buddhist Synods (Councils) Which Were Held From Time To Time Ever Since The Time Of Buddha Through The Present Century, Due To The Changing Nature Of The Ideological, Philosophical And Practical Foundation Of Buddhism, So Well Laid By Lord Buddha Himself In The 6Th Century B.C. The Book Will Be Of Much Interest To The Students, Researchers And General Readers Of The History Of Buddhism.
 

Contents

Life of Buddha
1
The First Buddhist Synod of Rajagṛha
110
The Second Buddhist Synod of Vaiśāli
158
Third Buddhist Synod of Pataliputra
179
Mahāyānic Buddhist Synod of Kaņiṣka
205
First Buddhist Synod in Ceylon
225
Second Buddhist Synod in Ceylon
232
Other Buddhist Synods in Ceylon
240
Buddhist Synods in Thailand Siam
248
Buddhist Synods in Burma
254
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