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39 - Buddhist History 7: Indian Buddhism After the Buddha - The First 200 Years
39 - Buddhist History 7: Indian Buddhism After the Buddha - The First 200 Years
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
This episode covers the first 200 years or so of Buddhism, beginning with the traditional account of events immediately after the Buddha’s passing. Then I describe how the ordained Sangha met to compile and codify his teachings and their code of discipline, and eventually began dividing into different sects and schools. This is a fascinating story that reflects what really mattered to early Buddhists.
Released:
Nov 30, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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