Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

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Religion

 

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Barrett L

 

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April 24, 2012

 

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It traces its origins to the Second Council of Buddhism held about a century after the death of Buddha in which the Theras (Elders) condemned the novel interpretations of the Buddhist doctrine and emphasized an orthodox and conservative view of Buddhism. ("Theravada Buddhism" para on Origins) This split between the conservatives and the reformers was further confirmed in the Third Council called during the time of King Ashoka in about 250 BC...
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("Theravada Buddhism" para on Origins) This split between the conservatives and the reformers was further confirmed in the Third Council called during the time of King Ashoka in about 250 BC. The proceedings of the Third Council, refuted the allegedly heretical, and false views held by some Buddhist sects and adopted "Pali Canon"?believed to be the earliest record of oral teachings of Buddha?as the only scripture of Theravada Buddhism...
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