This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Sources
Many archeological give information about kanishka's contribution and belief in buddhism |
Ashwagosh wrote Buddhacharitra was responsible for Kanishka's conversion |
Steps taken by Kanishka
1) Assemblies and Buddhist Councils |
2) 4th Buddhist Council was held during this period |
3) In the 4th Council, commentaries were written on 3 Pitakas and Tripitaka |
4) An encyclopedia called Mahavibhasha was prepared |
5) Council was attended by many eminent buddhist scholars - Ashwaghosh, Vashumitra etc |
6) During his period, Buddhism got divided in Hinayana and Mahayana |
Hinayana and Mahayna Buddhism
Hins. don't believe in idol worship to get moksha |
Maha. believe in idol worship to get Moksha |
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Buddha was elevated from prophet to god |
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Kanishka was a great supporter, sent missionaries to Japan, Tibet and China |
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Mahayana became more popular |
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Gandhra School of Art |
conclusion
great empire builder |
strong follower of Mahayana Buddhism |
Because of Ashoka and Kanishka, Buddhism became the religion of many states |
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