revise and correct the contents of the Buddhist canons. These gatherings are often termed Buddhist "councils" (Pāli and Sanskrit: saṅgīti, literally...

World Buddhist Council may refer to: Buddhist councils, History of Buddhist Councils World Buddhist Sangha Council, Ecumenic Organization World Council (disambiguation)...

traditions. The Sangha held a number of Buddhist councils in order to reach consensus on matters of Buddhist doctrine and practice. Mahākāśyapa, a disciple...

century ago. Buddhist councils First Buddhist council Second Buddhist council Third Buddhist council Fourth Buddhist council Fifth Buddhist council Pāli Canon...

other councils held in Ceylon and Siam between the fourth and sixth, so the total can be made up in other ways. Buddhist councils First Buddhist council Second...

enlightened Buddhas to regional spirits adopted by Buddhists or practiced on the margins of the religion. Buddhists later also came to incorporate aspects from...

The Buddhist flag is a flag designed in the late 19th century as a universal symbol of Buddhism. It is used by Buddhists throughout the world. The flag...

the arts. Bar council: a professional body that regulates the profession of barristers together with the Inns of Court. Buddhist councils: important historical...

notable Buddhists, encompassing all the major branches of the religion (i.e. in Buddhism), and including interdenominational and eclectic Buddhist practitioners...

collections of Buddhist sacred scriptures. The Tripiṭaka is composed of three main categories of texts that collectively constitute the Buddhist canon: the...