Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during which Buddhist Council?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- Fourth
During the fourth Buddhist council which took place at Kundalwan, Kashmir in 72 AD during the reign of Kanishka, Buddhism got divided into two sects: Mahayana and Hinayana.
Buddhist Councils: Location and Presiding Figures
First Council:
Location: Sattapanni Caves, Rajgriha (present-day Rajgir)
Patronage: King Ajatashatru
Presided by: Mahakassapa (monk)
Second Council:
Location: Vaishali
Patronage: Uncertain
Presided by: Uncertain (possibly several elders)
Third Council:
Location: Pataliputra (present-day Patna)
Patronage: Emperor Ashoka
Presided by: Moggaliputta Tissa (monk)
Fourth Council:
Location: Kundalvana, Kashmir
Patronage: King Kanishka
Presided by: Vasumitra and Ashvaghosha (monks)