-383 ⟶ Second Buddhist Council Convenes in Vaisali

The second Buddhist council is convened by king Kalasoka and...
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🙏 First Buddhist Council Convenes

First Buddhist Council at Rejgaha, under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. Oral tradition established for the first time.⟶
First Buddhist Council Convenes (-486)
BuddhismCouncilReligionReligious HistoryAjatashatru
IndiaIndia

🙏 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.⟶
Kalashoka Ascends Magadhan Throne; Second Buddhist Council Held (-395)
BuddhismMauryan EmpireCouncilReligious HistoryMagadhaMonasticismDharma
IndiaIndia

🙏 Second Buddhist Council Convenes in Vaisali

The second Buddhist council is convened by king Kalasoka and held at Vaisali.⟶
Second Buddhist Council Convenes in Vaisali (-383)
BuddhismCouncilReligious HistoryDharmaReligious Schism
IndiaIndia

🙏 Life of Buddhist Nun Buddhamitra

Buddhamitra, Indian Buddhist nun (approximate date)⟶
Life of Buddhist Nun Buddhamitra (69)
BuddhismReligious FiguresEarly BuddhismMonasticism
IndiaIndia

🙏 Mahayana Buddhism Emerges in India

A schism in Buddhism creates a new, popular religion in India, Mahâyâna ("Great Vehicle").⟶
Mahayana Buddhism Emerges in India (96)
BuddhismReligious SchismDharmaReligious Movements
IndiaIndia

🙏 Guru Gobind Singh's Birth

The 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh is born in Patna Sahib.⟶
Guru Gobind Singh's Birth (1666)
SikhismReligious LeaderReligious HistorySpiritual Leader
IndiaIndia