Apr 13th, 2011 by buddhist
brief History of Buddhism in India
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Initial Spread
The Buddhist Councils
From 200 BCE to the Present
INITIAL SPREAD OF BUDDHISM IN INDIA
Please note that various Buddhist schools may differ in details of Buddhist history.
Initially, Buddhism remained one of the many small sects in India. The main breakthrough came when King Asoka (ca. 270-232 BCE) converted to Buddhism. He did not make it a state religion, but supported all ethical religions. He organised the spreading of Buddhism throughout India, but also beyond; most importantly to Shri Lanka. This occurred after the Third Council.
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India is the land where Buddhism originated. Lord Buddha was an Indian prince who abandoned all materialistic pleasures to find the real truth of life. His teachings today have immense significance. A whole lot of people wish to know not only about his life but also about the status of Buddhism in the country of its origin in past as well as present. Here, through this text, we have tried to trace for you the development, fall and revival of Buddhism in India, from the beginning till date. But before that,
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