U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002

History of Buddhism

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Four Buddhist Councils were held in the following places. Arrange them in chronological order: 1. Vaishali, 2. Rajgriha, 3. Kundalavana, 4. Pataliputra

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept The Buddhist Councils were major milestones in the codification of the Dhamma and Vinaya, held at critical historical junctures.

Explanation 1. Rajgriha (483 BCE) - Under Ajatshatru. 2. Vaishali (383 BCE) - Under Kalasoka. 3. Pataliputra (250 BCE) - Under Ashoka. 4. Kundalavana (72 CE) - Under Kanishka.

Logical Breakup

Order: 2 -> 1 -> 4 -> 3.

Logic: The councils followed the expansion and internal changes of the Sangha over 500 years.

Active Recall

Question

What was the main purpose of the first three councils?

Answer

To compile the authentic teachings of the Buddha and resolve disputes regarding monastic discipline.

Core Insight

The movement of councils from Rajgriha to Kashmir (Kundalavana) mirrors the geographical spread of Buddhism from its heartland to Central Asia.

Four Buddhist Councils were held in the following places. Arrange them in chronological order: 1. Vaishali, 2. Rajgriha, 3. Kundalavana, 4. Pataliputra

Solution & Analysis

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