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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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