History of Buddhism and Councils in India

Buddhism is the 4th Largest Religion in World It comes just behind Christianity, Islam and Hinduism Buddhism has its origin in India One of the Oldest Religions in the world Entirely based on Teachings of Buddha

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Buddha was a Born Prince Buddha was born in Lumbini in Nepal Born in 563 BC or in 460 BC. The Exact date

is still unknown Left all the worldly Comforts at the age of 29 years Got enlightenment at the age of 35


In total, there are 6 Buddhist Councils being held until now However, in India, 3 Buddhist Councils have

been held 3rd Buddhist Councils is a little disputed one. Even 4th Buddhist Council is being held at 2

places; one in Sri Lanka and other in Jammu and Kashmir under Emperor Kanishka

However, some scholars consider 4th one equally tendentious as the 3rd Buddhist Council


The 1st Buddhist Council was being held immediately after the death of Buddha

Many Scholars believe it was held around 400 BC

The Objective to preserve the sayings of Buddha and monastic discipline or rules.

Abhidhamma Pitaka was also believed to have been included in 1st Buddhist Council

The Suttas were recited by Ananda, While the Vinaya was recited by Upali.


The 2nd Buddhist Council was held in 4th Century BC, in order to solve the dispute aroused between Vajjiputtakas Monks and Yasa, a monk

The event was mainly attended by the Western and Southern Scholars

This event was held by 700 monks The Committee of 8 monks found against

Vajjiputtakas Monks It was considered as a historic event in the

Buddhism religion


The 3rd Buddhist Council was held in 251 BCE In the Popular Beliefs, 3rd Buddhist Council

was convened by the Mauryan King Ashoka The main objective was to purify the

Saṅgha, in particular from non-Buddhist ascetics who were highly attracted by the royal patronage

During this Council, Ashoka asked suspected Monks about Buddha’s Teachings

There have been many disputes regarding 3rd Buddhist Council


MahaParinirvana Express Train Tour allows the Buddhist Tourists to have the journey to all the important Buddhist Places.

Among these Places, BodhGaya, Rajgir, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Gonda, Sravasti along with Agra are the prominent ones

These are those Places, which hold huge importance with the aspects of Buddhism

The Train tour for 8 days and 7 nights through MahaParinirvana Express is a wonderful Experience for all the Buddhist Tourists


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