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Q: Which Kushan ruler is famous in history as a great patron of Buddhism who also organized the Fourth Buddhist Council?
  • A. Vasudev I
  • B. Huvishka
  • C. Vima Kadphises
  • D. Kanishka
Correct Answer: Option D - In total, six councils have been held in Buddhism since antiquity. Here are a few details about each council: • First Buddhist Council - 400 B.C The First Buddhist council convened at the Sattapanni caves in Rajgriha It was held under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. The first Buddhist Council was presided by Monk Mahakashyapa • Second Buddhist Council - 383 BC The second Buddhist council was held at Vaishali It was under the patronage of Kalasoka The Second Buddhist Council was presided over by Sabakami • Third Buddhist Council - 250 BC The third Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra in the Magadha Empire It was under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka The Third Buddhist Council was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa • Fourth Buddhist Council - 72 AD The fourth Buddhist council was convened in Kashmir It was under the patronage of emperor Kanishka The Fourth Buddhist Council was presided over by Vasumitra and Asvaghosha • Fifth Buddhist Council - 1871 • Sixth Buddhist Council - 1954
D. In total, six councils have been held in Buddhism since antiquity. Here are a few details about each council: • First Buddhist Council - 400 B.C The First Buddhist council convened at the Sattapanni caves in Rajgriha It was held under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. The first Buddhist Council was presided by Monk Mahakashyapa • Second Buddhist Council - 383 BC The second Buddhist council was held at Vaishali It was under the patronage of Kalasoka The Second Buddhist Council was presided over by Sabakami • Third Buddhist Council - 250 BC The third Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra in the Magadha Empire It was under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka The Third Buddhist Council was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa • Fourth Buddhist Council - 72 AD The fourth Buddhist council was convened in Kashmir It was under the patronage of emperor Kanishka The Fourth Buddhist Council was presided over by Vasumitra and Asvaghosha • Fifth Buddhist Council - 1871 • Sixth Buddhist Council - 1954

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In total, six councils have been held in Buddhism since antiquity. Here are a few details about each council: • First Buddhist Council - 400 B.C The First Buddhist council convened at the Sattapanni caves in Rajgriha It was held under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. The first Buddhist Council was presided by Monk Mahakashyapa • Second Buddhist Council - 383 BC The second Buddhist council was held at Vaishali It was under the patronage of Kalasoka The Second Buddhist Council was presided over by Sabakami • Third Buddhist Council - 250 BC The third Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra in the Magadha Empire It was under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka The Third Buddhist Council was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa • Fourth Buddhist Council - 72 AD The fourth Buddhist council was convened in Kashmir It was under the patronage of emperor Kanishka The Fourth Buddhist Council was presided over by Vasumitra and Asvaghosha • Fifth Buddhist Council - 1871 • Sixth Buddhist Council - 1954