96 ⟶ Mahayana Buddhism Emerges in India
A schism in Buddhism creates a new, popular religion in Indi...
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🙏 Gautama Buddha's Enlightenment and Founding of Buddhism
Gautama Buddha attains Buddhism)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Enlightenment, and begins his ministry. He founds Buddhism in India. It becomes a major world religion.⟶
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India🙏 Kalashoka Ascends Magadhan Throne; Second Buddhist Council Held
Kalashoka succeeds his father Shishunaga to become king of Magadha. Second Buddhist Council is held during his reign.⟶
BuddhismMauryan EmpireCouncilReligious HistoryMagadhaMonasticismDharma
India🙏 Second Buddhist Council Convenes in Vaisali
The second Buddhist council is convened by king Kalasoka and held at Vaisali.⟶
BuddhismCouncilReligious HistoryDharmaReligious Schism
India🙏 Saint Thomas' Arrival in India
Saint Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, is believed to have landed in Kodungallur, India to preach the Gospel; the Marthoma Church, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, the Indian Orthodox Church, and the Assyrian Church of the East claim descent from him.⟶
ChristianityApostlesReligious MissionsReligious History
India🙏 Life of Buddhist Nun Buddhamitra
Buddhamitra, Indian Buddhist nun (approximate date)⟶
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